eyesore

noun

eye·​sore ˈī-ˌsȯr How to pronounce eyesore (audio)
Synonyms of eyesorenext
: something offensive to view
The old factory has become an eyesore.

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The shack is a real eyesore. the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore
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Its sleek base station is also less of an eyesore than most. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 June 2026 While some can look like eyesores in an otherwise handsome backyard, this one adds tons of charm. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Anything with a trellis attached to the back is a great way to hide taller outdoor eyesores or look for options on wheels. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 This solution is a clunky eyesore; resembling a cushion, gym mat and tarp meshed into one. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyesore

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First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eyesore was in 1530

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“Eyesore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eyesore. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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eyesore

noun
eye·​sore ˈī-ˌsōr How to pronounce eyesore (audio)
-ˌsȯr
: something displeasing to the sight

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