as in mess
something unpleasant to look at the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of eyesore However, many homeowners lament that the panels cover their roofs, potentially damaging them over time or creating an eyesore. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025 Profile Weaknesses: Took a Q3 loss, six-game losing streak is an eyesore. Jim Root, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 But where others see an eyesore, Amit Kumar saw an opportunity. Laura Kinsler, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2025 An eyesore near City Hall dropped bricks so often that the city had to cordon off the street. Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyesore

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Eyesore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyesore. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on eyesore

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!