adj
unsightly
uhn-SYT-lee
Unsightly (adj) means Unpleasant or ugly to look at. Example: “The old factory left an unsightly scar on the landscape.”
adj
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Unpleasant or ugly to look at.
"The old factory left an unsightly scar on the landscape."
"She covered the unsightly scratch on the table with a rug."
How to use unsightly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUgly enough to be noticed and disliked visually.
Common pairings
unsightly mess
unsightly scar
unsightly building
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unsightly, unsightlier
- Superlative
- most unsightly, unsightliest
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What does “unsightly” mean?
The word “unsightly” means unpleasant or ugly to look at. In plain terms, ugly enough to be noticed and disliked visually.
How do you pronounce “unsightly”?
“Unsightly” is pronounced uhn-SYT-lee (/ʌnˈsaɪtli/ in IPA).
How do you use “unsightly” in a sentence?
Here is “unsightly” used in a sentence: “The old factory left an unsightly scar on the landscape.”
What is the opposite of “unsightly”?
The opposite of “unsightly” — its antonyms — are beautiful and sightly.
What part of speech is “unsightly”?
“Unsightly” is an adjective.
