unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē 
: not pleasing to the sight : not comely
an unsightly mess
Examples of unsightly in a Sentence
The cracks in the wall are unsightly.
strip-mining leaves an unsightly gash in the landscape
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The project has yet to start, a development failure that’s left an empty and unsightly lot in its wake.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Jon Stewart took aim at the unsightly infestation of algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, questioning Donald Trump‘s inability to get the situation under control.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Their unsightly displays on special teams and anemic offensive output left them with little to hang their hat on, especially since their respectable goals-against numbers often came at the expense of their attack.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Most notably, the groundbreaking Caliber 7138 movement controls all functions via the crown, eliminating the need for unsightly pushers or buttons on the case.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Jon Stewart took aim at the unsightly infestation of algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, questioning Donald Trump‘s inability to get the situation under control.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Their unsightly displays on special teams and anemic offensive output left them with little to hang their hat on, especially since their respectable goals-against numbers often came at the expense of their attack.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Most notably, the groundbreaking Caliber 7138 movement controls all functions via the crown, eliminating the need for unsightly pushers or buttons on the case.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsightly
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē
ˈən-
: unpleasant to the sight : ugly
an unsightly scar
unsightliness
noun
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