unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē 
: not pleasing to the sight : not comely
an unsightly mess
Examples of unsightly in a Sentence
The cracks in the wall are unsightly.
strip-mining leaves an unsightly gash in the landscape
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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 vintage swim trunks were a gift from a friend who found them at a thrift store, and were also hung with picture chains from the ceiling to cover the unsightly gas meter.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 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 vintage swim trunks were a gift from a friend who found them at a thrift store, and were also hung with picture chains from the ceiling to cover the unsightly gas meter.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē
ˈən-
: unpleasant to the sight : ugly
an unsightly scar
unsightliness
noun
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