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unsightly

adjective

un·​sight·​ly ˌən-ˈsīt-lē How to pronounce unsightly (audio)
: not pleasing to the sight : not comely
an unsightly mess
unsightliness noun

Example Sentences

The cracks in the wall are unsightly. strip-mining leaves an unsightly gash in the landscape
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsightly was in the 15th century

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