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

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Recent Examples of eyesore The best part is that all of these designs are anything but an eyesore. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025 The game is by no means an eyesore. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 These eyesores can be found citywide, in areas neglected by developers and wealthy neighborhoods alike. Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 Think Green for the Environment A green lawn is an eyesore if it is achieved at a cost to the ecosystem. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eyesore

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“Eyesore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyesore. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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