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Definition of unsightly

unsightly

/ʌnˈsaɪt.li/
un · sight · ly
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• adjective

1

Unpleasant to look at; ugly or unattractive in visual appearance.

Example

"The homeowners planted a row of tall evergreen shrubs to conceal the unsightly utility boxes along the street."

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• Rhymes for unsightly

• Nearby Words

unsifted
unsighted
unsightliness
unsightly
unsigned
unsignposted
unsinkability

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, formed from the prefix 'un-' and 'sightly' (meaning pleasing to the sight).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsightly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsightly
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