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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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Yan posted an unsightly 15.00 ERA in six appearances for Miami's Triple-A affiliate.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Even with Hall in the lineup, the offense is unsightly.
—Brian Hamilton, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Community aesthetics should always be a consideration when storing unsightly equipment.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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