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

The elevated highway was a congested eyesore that physically divided Boston’s urban center. — Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 12 Aug. 2026

Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

It’s commonly seen as too loud, too expensive, too unhealthy, too environmentally unfriendly, and an unnecessary eyesore that requires a lot of red tape between landlords and city permits to procure. — Morgan Simon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

But take care that your book collection doesn’t become an eyesore (or a safety hazard). — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026