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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There was an unsightly porch that had been tacked on at the rear of the house.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
In some cases, using paper towels on certain materials can cause unsightly scratches, leave behind pesky lint, or, at the very least, produce lackluster results.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
This will help keep unsightly and unhygienic mildew at bay.
—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
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
In some cases, using paper towels on certain materials can cause unsightly scratches, leave behind pesky lint, or, at the very least, produce lackluster results.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
This will help keep unsightly and unhygienic mildew at bay.
—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
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 25 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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