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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Wicks finished the year with eight drops and an unsightly drop rate of 17.0%.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The unsightly moment did nothing to dissuade Pochettino, who suggested his decision to go with Freese over Matt Turner will continue in this Gold Cup.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Reddish or Orange Stains on Faucets, Sinks, and Plumbing Fixtures
Excess iron in the water can be relatively easy to spot, leaving behind unsightly stains wherever water frequently flows.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
As nature’s clean-up crew, these creatures quickly and efficiently dispose of unsightly, smelly and disease-causing carcasses—without charging a dime.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The unsightly moment did nothing to dissuade Pochettino, who suggested his decision to go with Freese over Matt Turner will continue in this Gold Cup.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Reddish or Orange Stains on Faucets, Sinks, and Plumbing Fixtures
Excess iron in the water can be relatively easy to spot, leaving behind unsightly stains wherever water frequently flows.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
As nature’s clean-up crew, these creatures quickly and efficiently dispose of unsightly, smelly and disease-causing carcasses—without charging a dime.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
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 29 Jun. 2025.
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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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