Synonyms of unsightly

unsightly

adjective

ˌən-ˈsīt-lē 

as in ugly

unpleasant to look at

strip-mining leaves an unsightly gash in the landscape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ugly
• unpleasing
• hideous
• grotesque
• unattractive
• unappealing
• awful
• disgusting
• unlovely
• homely
• monstrous
• vile
• unbeautiful
• unpretty
• uncomely
• horrible
• ill-favored
• unhandsome
• repulsive
• loathsome
• abominable
• sickening
• revolting
• appalling
• horrid
• repellent
• nauseating
• repugnant
• gross
• dreadful
• abhorrent
• distasteful
• unaesthetic
• noisome
• unbecoming
• nauseous
• frumpy
• plain
• unshapely
• frumpish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beautiful
• attractive
• aesthetic
• pretty
• handsome
• lovely
• gorgeous
• stunning
• cute
• good-looking
• beauteous
• comely
• ravishing
• goodly
• seemly
• fair
• knockout
• drop-dead
• fetching
• sightly
• shapely
• taking
• bonny
• impressive
• imposing
• well-favored
• prepossessing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unsightly

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

Their unsightly displays on special teams and anemic offensive output left them with little to hang their hat on, especially since their respectable goals-against numbers often came at the expense of their attack. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026

Hard water can also contain high levels of iron, leaving unsightly rust stains. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026

Most notably, the groundbreaking Caliber 7138 movement controls all functions via the crown, eliminating the need for unsightly pushers or buttons on the case. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 May 2026