as in mess
something unpleasant to look at
residents of the historic district have protested that a fast-food joint would be a hideosity and totally out of character with the rest of the neighborhood
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mess
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Second shift is a real mess after a blackout strikes the area, forcing Robert (by way of the player) to hack into the city’s electric grid and turn the lights back on one section at a time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025 -
For larger messes, the stain-resistant rug is also machine-washable for quick and hassle-free maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Hideosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hideosity. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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