Unsightly

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

Definitions of unsightly

adjective describing something that is unpleasant to look at or unattractive

Example Sentences

A1 The old building had an unsightly crack in the wall.

A2 She was embarrassed by the unsightly stain on her shirt.

B1 The overgrown garden was becoming unsightly and needed attention.

B2 The graffiti on the historic monument was unsightly and disrespectful.

C1 The city council decided to remove the unsightly billboard from the main street.

C2 The unsightly clutter in the living room was a constant source of irritation for the homeowner.

Examples of unsightly in a Sentence

formal The unsightly building was a blight on the otherwise picturesque street.

informal That unsightly shirt you're wearing is really not flattering.

slang Dude, those shoes are so unsightly, you need to get some new ones.

figurative The unsightly scars of the past still linger in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of unsightly

• past tense: was unsightly
• plural: unsightlies
• comparative: more unsightly
• superlative: most unsightly
• present tense: is unsightly
• future tense: will be unsightly
• perfect tense: has been unsightly
• continuous tense: is being unsightly
• singular: unsightly
• positive degree: unsightly
• infinitive: to be unsightly
• gerund: being unsightly
• participle: unsightly

Origin and Evolution of unsightly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsightly' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'sightly' (meaning 'pleasing to the sight').

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsightly' has retained its original meaning of something unpleasing to the sight, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is unpleasant or unattractive in appearance.