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

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

Best Amazon Home New Arrivals Upgrade your kitchen with a nonstick frying pan that’s actually nonstick, a two-slice toaster that’s surprisingly not an eyesore, and a Le Creuset mini cocotte. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Recessed into cabinet bases, tucked under kitchen islands, or hidden inside pull-out drawers, the modern pet feeding station turned an everyday eyesore into something that actually belongs in the room. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026