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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Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
The result is both an unsightly landscape and hard work for you.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
The early innings The Royals (20-28) continued an unsightly trend with runners in scoring position (RISP).
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsightly
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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