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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Its easy-to-clean metal tabletop prevents unsightly ground-in dirt and stains, and each leg is secured with a protective non-skid rubber foot pad to keep it firmly in place on hard surfaces like decks and patios.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Romano moved back into the closer role since the loss of Alvarado, and has alternated awesome and awful performances - his ERA is an unsightly 7.40 to date.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Miller is also continuing to pile up massive strikeout totals, which could help some voters overlook his unsightly ERA.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
An unsightly parking structure would attract more vagrants, which is already a problem at the park.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
Romano moved back into the closer role since the loss of Alvarado, and has alternated awesome and awful performances - his ERA is an unsightly 7.40 to date.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Miller is also continuing to pile up massive strikeout totals, which could help some voters overlook his unsightly ERA.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
An unsightly parking structure would attract more vagrants, which is already a problem at the park.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē
ˈən-
: unpleasant to the sight : ugly
an unsightly scar
unsightliness
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