unsightly

American  

[uhn-sahyt-lee] / ʌnˈsaɪt li /

adjective

unsightlier, unsightliest

1. distasteful or unpleasant to look at.

   an unsightly wound; unsightly disorder.

   Synonyms:

   disagreeable, ugly, unattractive

   Antonyms:

   beautiful

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unsightly British  

/ ʌnˈsaɪtlɪ /

adjective

1. unpleasant or unattractive to look at; ugly

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Other Word Forms

• unsightliness noun

Etymology

Origin of unsightly

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; un- ¹, sightly

Example Sentences

And Detective Webster strolled right in front of me, creating a burly barrier between my unsightly appearance and any passersby on the sidewalk to the bank.

From Literature

The country is now embarking on an expensive building boom, sparking outrage at unsightly transmission towers and the potential harm to bats, dormice and other local wildlife.

From The Wall Street Journal

Apple has also reportedly done some serious engineering to reduce the unsightly crease down the middle—a longtime complaint with foldables.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, there was clear evidence of extraction, where the earth had been dug up, leaving behind an unsightly landscape.

From BBC

Mr Frémond says not only is this unsightly, it attracts foxes and rats and obstructs the pavement.

From BBC

Related Words

• drab
• hideous
• ugly
• unattractive