City Beautification Glossary

noun waste material scattered around in an untidy manner

verb to scatter (objects) untidily around a place

• It is important to dispose of litter properly to maintain a clean environment.
• Hey, can you pick up that litter on the ground?
• I can't stand it when people just toss their litter everywhere.
• Her negative thoughts were like litter cluttering her mind.

adjective describing something that is unpleasant to look at or unattractive

• The unsightly building was a blight on the otherwise picturesque street.
• That unsightly shirt you're wearing is really not flattering.
• Dude, those shoes are so unsightly, you need to get some new ones.
• The unsightly scars of the past still linger in her heart.