unsightly
unsightly — adjective
1. looking very unpleasant, especially because something is damaged, dirty, or not
looking very unpleasant, especially because something is damaged, dirty, or not well cared for
The city council promised to remove the unsightly graffiti from the old train station.
attributive: unsightly + noun
Vikram painted the shed to cover its unsightly stains from years of rain.
attributive: unsightly stains / mess
The empty lot became an unsightly mess of rubbish and abandoned furniture.
Théo thought the new billboard was unsightly and blocked the mountain view.
Tamar hired a gardener to hide the unsightly fence behind climbing roses.
- ugly
more common and direct than 'unsightly'; can be used for people, objects, or situations
- unattractive
softer and more polite; often about people or choices rather than physical damage or neglect
- hideous
much stronger and more emotional; suggests shock or disgust
- attractive
pleasing to look at
- beautiful
much more positive; gives pleasure to the senses
- pleasant-looking
nice in appearance without being strikingly beautiful
用法筆記
More formal and slightly less common than 'ugly.' Often describes objects, buildings, marks, or neglected areas rather than people directly. Most frequently used before nouns (attributive position).