eyesore
What is another word for eyesore? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Something ugly or unpleasant to look at, especially a building or piece of land.
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How to use eyesore
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a real eyesore
visual eyesore
an eyesore on the landscape
Etymology
From Middle English roots meaning literally "eye sore" — something that hurts to look at.
Full origin of eyesore →Frequently asked questions
What does “eyesore” mean?
The word “eyesore” means something ugly or unpleasant to look at, especially a building or piece of land. In plain terms, anything so ugly it seems to hurt your eyes to look at.
How do you pronounce “eyesore”?
“Eyesore” is pronounced EYE-saw (/ˈaɪsoɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “eyesore” in a sentence?
Here is “eyesore” used in a sentence: “The abandoned factory has been an eyesore on the high street for years.”
What part of speech is “eyesore”?
“Eyesore” is a noun.
Where does the word “eyesore” come from?
The word “eyesore” comes from Middle English. From Middle English roots meaning literally "eye sore" — something that hurts to look at.
