Definition of unsightly in English:

unsightly

adjectiveʌnˈsʌɪtliˌənˈsaɪtli

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
an unsightly rubbish tip
Example sentencesExamples
- Not only is this unsightly, it is also a health hazard and has been seen as showing a lack of respect for the community in general.
- At the present time the river bed, situated in the village is almost dried up and is an unsightly mass of dried algae and slime.
- At the back were unsightly old workshops and flat-roofed buildings.
- This year they hired a part time by-law officer to aggressively enforce bylaws such as unsightly premises.
- However, wind farms are often unpopular because they are unsightly.
- An unsightly building in the centre of Hockley which was once an iron foundry is set to be demolished and replaced with a new block of offices.
- Often they are opposed by the community because they are deemed either unsightly or a hazard because of radiation emissions.
- The biggest problems appear to be litter on the streets and dogs fouling the footpaths, both unsightly.
- Also pay special attention to alleyways that can often be a wind trap or a store for unsightly rubbish.
- The most effective control is to check the plants regularly and remove unsightly and badly - affected foliage.
- Travellers who were running a paving company from a disused pub car park turned it into an unsightly rubbish dump.
- If you have an ugly suite, chances are you've also inherited some unsightly tiles.
- It led to the removal of a number of trees, and the construction of unsightly water cylinders and pumping houses.
- Work will commence shortly and will include the removal of the unsightly narrow grass margin on the city side.
- He said rubbish on motorways is unsightly and poses a danger to both drivers and animals.
- Photos of ugly babies and unsightly spouses have never met a kinder pair of eyes than yours.
- They are also of the opinion that the mast is unsightly in a high amenity residential area, and that it is extremely high.
- A rapidly expanding use of the technology is in the removal of unsightly warts and cysts.
- But too often mouths are firmly closed to hide yellowing enamel, unsightly fillings or missing teeth.
- If you are worried that the warts are unsightly, see your GP about treatment options to help them to clear up more quickly.
Synonyms
ugly, unattractive, unprepossessing, unlovely, ill-favoured, disagreeable, displeasing, awful-looking, frightful-looking, hideous, horrible, repulsive, revolting, repellent, disgusting, offensive, grotesque, monstrous, gruesome, ghastly
informal fugly
New Zealand informal huckery

Derivatives

unsightliness

nounʌnˈsʌɪtlɪnəs

If he must depict ugliness, let his art not be ugly: to confuse the unsightliness of the subject with the squalor of the work is wholly to misunderstand the function of art.
Example sentencesExamples
- The response from the children has been outstanding and they have shown a very responsible attitude, not only about the unsightliness of litter, but more importantly an awareness of the dangers it puts us in.
- Due to the limitation of tracks, inconvenience to passengers, disruption to traffic, and their unsightliness, tramcars finally disappeared in 1963.
- Objections raised include the cost of the new bins, their unsightliness and the burning issue of how one cleans them out when they become unsavoury.
- Local residents have complained about unsightliness and rats, only to be told that the owners of the dumped-upon land cannot be traced, so the rubbish can't be moved.

Definition of unsightly in US English:

unsightly

adjectiveˌənˈsītlēˌənˈsaɪtli

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
unsightly warts
Example sentencesExamples
- A rapidly expanding use of the technology is in the removal of unsightly warts and cysts.
- However, wind farms are often unpopular because they are unsightly.
- They are also of the opinion that the mast is unsightly in a high amenity residential area, and that it is extremely high.
- An unsightly building in the centre of Hockley which was once an iron foundry is set to be demolished and replaced with a new block of offices.
- Often they are opposed by the community because they are deemed either unsightly or a hazard because of radiation emissions.
- Not only is this unsightly, it is also a health hazard and has been seen as showing a lack of respect for the community in general.
- Travellers who were running a paving company from a disused pub car park turned it into an unsightly rubbish dump.
- If you have an ugly suite, chances are you've also inherited some unsightly tiles.
- Also pay special attention to alleyways that can often be a wind trap or a store for unsightly rubbish.
- At the present time the river bed, situated in the village is almost dried up and is an unsightly mass of dried algae and slime.
- Work will commence shortly and will include the removal of the unsightly narrow grass margin on the city side.
- Photos of ugly babies and unsightly spouses have never met a kinder pair of eyes than yours.
- This year they hired a part time by-law officer to aggressively enforce bylaws such as unsightly premises.
- But too often mouths are firmly closed to hide yellowing enamel, unsightly fillings or missing teeth.
- He said rubbish on motorways is unsightly and poses a danger to both drivers and animals.
- It led to the removal of a number of trees, and the construction of unsightly water cylinders and pumping houses.
- The biggest problems appear to be litter on the streets and dogs fouling the footpaths, both unsightly.
- At the back were unsightly old workshops and flat-roofed buildings.
- If you are worried that the warts are unsightly, see your GP about treatment options to help them to clear up more quickly.
- The most effective control is to check the plants regularly and remove unsightly and badly - affected foliage.
Synonyms
ugly, unattractive, unprepossessing, unlovely, ill-favoured, disagreeable, displeasing, awful-looking, frightful-looking, hideous, horrible, repulsive, revolting, repellent, disgusting, offensive, grotesque, monstrous, gruesome, ghastly

单词	unsightly
释义	Definition of unsightly in English: unsightly adjectiveʌnˈsʌɪtliˌənˈsaɪtli Unpleasant to look at; ugly. an unsightly rubbish tip Example sentencesExamples Not only is this unsightly, it is also a health hazard and has been seen as showing a lack of respect for the community in general. At the present time the river bed, situated in the village is almost dried up and is an unsightly mass of dried algae and slime. At the back were unsightly old workshops and flat-roofed buildings. This year they hired a part time by-law officer to aggressively enforce bylaws such as unsightly premises. However, wind farms are often unpopular because they are unsightly. An unsightly building in the centre of Hockley which was once an iron foundry is set to be demolished and replaced with a new block of offices. Often they are opposed by the community because they are deemed either unsightly or a hazard because of radiation emissions. The biggest problems appear to be litter on the streets and dogs fouling the footpaths, both unsightly. Also pay special attention to alleyways that can often be a wind trap or a store for unsightly rubbish. The most effective control is to check the plants regularly and remove unsightly and badly - affected foliage. Travellers who were running a paving company from a disused pub car park turned it into an unsightly rubbish dump. If you have an ugly suite, chances are you've also inherited some unsightly tiles. It led to the removal of a number of trees, and the construction of unsightly water cylinders and pumping houses. Work will commence shortly and will include the removal of the unsightly narrow grass margin on the city side. He said rubbish on motorways is unsightly and poses a danger to both drivers and animals. Photos of ugly babies and unsightly spouses have never met a kinder pair of eyes than yours. They are also of the opinion that the mast is unsightly in a high amenity residential area, and that it is extremely high. A rapidly expanding use of the technology is in the removal of unsightly warts and cysts. But too often mouths are firmly closed to hide yellowing enamel, unsightly fillings or missing teeth. If you are worried that the warts are unsightly, see your GP about treatment options to help them to clear up more quickly. Synonyms ugly, unattractive, unprepossessing, unlovely, ill-favoured, disagreeable, displeasing, awful-looking, frightful-looking, hideous, horrible, repulsive, revolting, repellent, disgusting, offensive, grotesque, monstrous, gruesome, ghastly informal fugly New Zealand informal huckery Derivatives unsightliness nounʌnˈsʌɪtlɪnəs If he must depict ugliness, let his art not be ugly: to confuse the unsightliness of the subject with the squalor of the work is wholly to misunderstand the function of art. Example sentencesExamples The response from the children has been outstanding and they have shown a very responsible attitude, not only about the unsightliness of litter, but more importantly an awareness of the dangers it puts us in. Due to the limitation of tracks, inconvenience to passengers, disruption to traffic, and their unsightliness, tramcars finally disappeared in 1963. Objections raised include the cost of the new bins, their unsightliness and the burning issue of how one cleans them out when they become unsavoury. Local residents have complained about unsightliness and rats, only to be told that the owners of the dumped-upon land cannot be traced, so the rubbish can't be moved. Definition of unsightly in US English: unsightly adjectiveˌənˈsītlēˌənˈsaɪtli Unpleasant to look at; ugly. unsightly warts Example sentencesExamples A rapidly expanding use of the technology is in the removal of unsightly warts and cysts. However, wind farms are often unpopular because they are unsightly. They are also of the opinion that the mast is unsightly in a high amenity residential area, and that it is extremely high. An unsightly building in the centre of Hockley which was once an iron foundry is set to be demolished and replaced with a new block of offices. Often they are opposed by the community because they are deemed either unsightly or a hazard because of radiation emissions. Not only is this unsightly, it is also a health hazard and has been seen as showing a lack of respect for the community in general. Travellers who were running a paving company from a disused pub car park turned it into an unsightly rubbish dump. If you have an ugly suite, chances are you've also inherited some unsightly tiles. Also pay special attention to alleyways that can often be a wind trap or a store for unsightly rubbish. At the present time the river bed, situated in the village is almost dried up and is an unsightly mass of dried algae and slime. Work will commence shortly and will include the removal of the unsightly narrow grass margin on the city side. Photos of ugly babies and unsightly spouses have never met a kinder pair of eyes than yours. This year they hired a part time by-law officer to aggressively enforce bylaws such as unsightly premises. But too often mouths are firmly closed to hide yellowing enamel, unsightly fillings or missing teeth. He said rubbish on motorways is unsightly and poses a danger to both drivers and animals. It led to the removal of a number of trees, and the construction of unsightly water cylinders and pumping houses. The biggest problems appear to be litter on the streets and dogs fouling the footpaths, both unsightly. At the back were unsightly old workshops and flat-roofed buildings. If you are worried that the warts are unsightly, see your GP about treatment options to help them to clear up more quickly. The most effective control is to check the plants regularly and remove unsightly and badly - affected foliage. Synonyms ugly, unattractive, unprepossessing, unlovely, ill-favoured, disagreeable, displeasing, awful-looking, frightful-looking, hideous, horrible, repulsive, revolting, repellent, disgusting, offensive, grotesque, monstrous, gruesome, ghastly
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