Meaning and usage of the word unsightly in English

Meaning of vocabulary unsightly

unsightlyadjective

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/ʌnˈsaɪtli//ʌnˈsaɪtli/

Origin of the word unsightly

The word "unsightly" is a combination of two Old English words: "un-" meaning "not" and "sihð" meaning "sight". The "sihð" part evolved into "sight" in modern English. Therefore, "unsightly" literally means "not sightly" or "not pleasing to the sight", referring to something that is unpleasant or unattractive to look at.

Vocabulary summary unsightly

typeadjective

meaningugly, unsightly, unsightly

Example of vocabulary unsightlynamespace

  • The old, peeling paint on the building made it appear unsightly and detracted from the beauty of the surrounding area.
  • After a week without water, the grass in the park had turned a sickly brown color, making the once-lush area look unsightly and unsightly.
  • The overflowing trash cans and discarded fast-food wrappers littering the park made it an unsightly mess and a health hazard.
  • As she crossed the bridge, she noticed the unsightly algae growing in the river below, a sign of pollution and neglect.
  • The abandoned, dilapidated car parked on the street was a source of unsightly debris, blighting the neighborhood and attracting unwelcome attention.

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