as in ugly
unpleasant to look at
strip-mining leaves an unsightly gash in the landscape
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Recent Examples of unsightly
Two decorative signs that tout multiple major sporting events now cover the formerly unsightly windows of the building at the property.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Despite his near-perfect freshman campaign, Cameron Boozer had a sloppy tourney debut — 4-of-11 from the field, five unsightly turnovers.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
This can lead to more scratches and an even more unsightly end result.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The Gophers and Ducks were both ice cold in the first half, with the U holding an unsightly 22-13 lead.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Despite his near-perfect freshman campaign, Cameron Boozer had a sloppy tourney debut — 4-of-11 from the field, five unsightly turnovers.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
This can lead to more scratches and an even more unsightly end result.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The Gophers and Ducks were both ice cold in the first half, with the U holding an unsightly 22-13 lead.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsightly
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Last year, the two teams met in London in an ugly 13-11 Denver win.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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With respect to humor’s inherent subjectivity, the appallingly ugly aesthetics of the AI overwhelm any possible comedic sensibility on display.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Usually a team of elegant offense, Michigan instead clanked 13 triples off the rim and relied on its inside defensive ferocity to win a game nearly as aesthetically unpleasing as UConn’s 53-41 win over Butler in 2011.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Rosemary makes one of the best companion plants for apple trees because of its strong scent that's unpleasing to critters looking to snack on a juicy red apple.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Any idea on when this hideous barcode-design strip will be released?—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Such is a snarky line that Emily Blunt delivers as Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada, a character who would rather faint than wear something hideous.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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With this latest special, fans get a peek into Squirm's colorful yet grotesque world of goop, gore and guts.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2026
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His facial injuries were grotesque, and twice the referee summoned the ringside doctor to have a look, but, to his credit, Wardley never looked for a way out.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsightly. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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