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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Glass surfaces are nice to look at—until unsightly water marks mar the surface.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
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
Red wine is notorious for leaving behind an unsightly discoloration in your favorite clothes, but the good news is that this stain doesn't have to stick around forever!
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The project has yet to start, a development failure that’s left an empty and unsightly lot in its wake.
—
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
Red wine is notorious for leaving behind an unsightly discoloration in your favorite clothes, but the good news is that this stain doesn't have to stick around forever!
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 June 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 2 Jul. 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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