eyesore

[ ahy-sawr, ahy-sohr ]

noun

1. something unpleasant to look at:

   The run-down house was an eyesore to the neighbors.

eyesore

/ ˈaɪˌsɔː /

noun

1. something very ugly

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyesore¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; eye, sore

Example Sentences

One resident said it would make the area a "complete eyesore".

From BBC

“We understand that this is an eyesore, and nobody wants it,” Ms Nickerson said.

From BBC

However, the 90-unit project - which will house refugees and homeless families - has been branded an "eyesore" by some local residents who claim there was no consultation process.

From BBC

It used to be a lovely place, well kept and maintained, but now it’s an eyesore.

From BBC

The decaying eyesore that is Men’s Central Jail has sparked an impressively broad array of health and safety concerns in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blight