Synonyms of eyesore

eyesore

noun

ˈī-ˌsȯr 

as in mess

something unpleasant to look at

the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mess
• sight
• fright
• monstrosity
• horror
• hideosity
• stain
• smudge
• eye-catcher
• blot
• smear
• spot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vision

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eyesore

Since this release coincided with Musk’s ongoing descent into toxic Trumpism — and in part because they are widely regarded as ultra-expensive eyesores — the vehicles have attracted special contempt. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 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

The Politics of Brutalism Call them monuments, foreign elements, eyesores — Brutalist buildings have become another battleground in President Trump’s culture war. —Anna Kodé, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025

Beautiful Perfect Grind Single Serve Coffee Maker $99 at Walmart Coffee makers aren’t always the most attractive appliances to look at, but thanks to this one’s sleek design and gorgeous color, it’s bound to become more of a statement piece and less of an eyesore on your countertop. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025