Synonyms of eyesore

eyesore

noun

ˈī-ˌsȯr 

as in mess

something unpleasant to look at

the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mess
• sight
• fright
• monstrosity
• horror
• hideosity
• stain
• smudge
• eye-catcher
• blot
• smear
• spot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vision

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eyesore

Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived. — Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 July 2026

These sprawling facilities devour an enormous amount of power, require heaps of water to keep cool, and generate tons of noise, on top of being an eyesore that requires hundreds of acres of land be flattened. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 July 2026

While some can look like eyesores in an otherwise handsome backyard, this one adds tons of charm. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Instead of an eyesore, a bright, clean, new station can be a community hub of activity, a win-win for neighbors and visitors. — Lena Guerrero Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026