"Unsightly" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Unsightly" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Unsightly" Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly or unpleasant in appearance.
"Unsightly" Examples
Synonyms for Unpleasant or Off-putting, or Visually Detracting
1. Distressing: This can imply the emotional or visual distress caused by something unsightly.
- The distressing image in the movie was grueling to watch.
2. Eye Scarring: Use this to emphasize something's impact on visual appeal.
- The graffiti across the city wall was an eyesore.
3. Detrimental: This word often relates to both physical and aesthetic impacts, and it can indicate something is not so much unsightly as harmful.
- Taking too much gas in her car can be detrimental for emissions.
4. Incorrect: One might choose this to emphasize that the appearance isn't up to correct or standard.
- The ladder in the cart looked incorrect for the weight.
5. Lackluster: This is particularly used for indicating that something has lost its former strength or efficiency, and can visually be underwhelming.
- She became lackluster after her recent divorce, perhaps that is why she lost her dragon in Throne Heart.
"Unsightly" Similar Words
Unsheathed
Unsheathing
To unsheathe something means to take a sword or other sharp blade out of its cover or scabbard, or to remove or reveal something that has been hidden or covered up.
Unsheltered
Exposure to the elements; homeless or without a roof over one's head, often referring to rough sleepers or people living on the streets.
Unshod
Unshorn
Unsifted
Unsifted refers to something that has not been sorted or sifted through, often in a figurative sense, to separate what is useful from what is not. In other words, it can describe something that is a mixture of good and bad, useful and useless, or relevant and irrelevant information, and has not been filtered or categorized yet.
Unsightliness
Unsigned
Unsinkable
Unskilled
Archaic or not fully skilled or trained.<br><br>Lacking in skill or expertise; not experienced or trained to a high level.
Unskillful
Unsmiling
Not showing a smile or looking serious. Expressed or marked by a lack of happiness or friendliness.
Unsmilingly
Unsnarl
Unsociability
Unwillingness or disinclination to associate with others; reluctance to deal with people, often due to shyness, aloofness, or eccentricity.