unsightly
adjective
un·sight·ly
ˌən-ˈsīt-lē 
: not pleasing to the sight : not comely
an unsightly mess
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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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Dylan Holloway scored to pad St. Louis’ lead, and Fowler’s goal with 2 minutes and 9 seconds left in the second period turned the game into an unsightly slaughter for such a scenic venue.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Anthony Richardson, who hasn’t topped 200 air yards in a full month and has an unsightly 12 interceptions to eight passing touchdowns this year, is out with an injury.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
And don’t worry about smudging—thanks to a mix of film-forming polymers and waxes, this mascara stays put, resisting any unsightly flaking.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Red wine is notorious for leaving behind an unsightly discoloration in your favorite clothes, but the good news is that this stain doesn't have to stick around forever!
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Anthony Richardson, who hasn’t topped 200 air yards in a full month and has an unsightly 12 interceptions to eight passing touchdowns this year, is out with an injury.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
And don’t worry about smudging—thanks to a mix of film-forming polymers and waxes, this mascara stays put, resisting any unsightly flaking.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Red wine is notorious for leaving behind an unsightly discoloration in your favorite clothes, but the good news is that this stain doesn't have to stick around forever!
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Unsightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsightly. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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