How to Use unsightly in a Sentence

unsightly

adjective
  • The cracks in the wall are unsightly.
  • While their mounds can be unsightly in lawns, the ants do not sting.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
  • There was an unsightly porch that had been tacked on at the rear of the house.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Popping painful, unsightly spots may not seem like a big deal.
    — Erica Sweeney, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Cut back to where the flower stem meets the main stem of the plant so unsightly stubs aren’t left.
    — Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 27 June 2019
  • This can lead to more scratches and an even more unsightly end result.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The cause for the unsightly blooms is plant hormones that are out of balance.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2021
  • This can lead to more scratches and an even more unsightly end result.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
  • This can lead to more scratches and an even more unsightly end result.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The result is both an unsightly landscape and hard work for you.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
  • Those spots of mold growing in your bathroom or kitchen aren’t just unsightly.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, the thong style and seamless finish means there are no unsightly panty lines on show.
    — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The good news was that the unsightly pile of paperwork was gone in a few minutes.
    — Chuck Jaffe, The Seattle Times, 24 May 2017
  • If too much was used, the nail polish creates unsightly blobs on the paper.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Of all the things that can throw off a living room aesthetic, an unsightly dog bed takes the cake.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Jan. 2020
  • The skirt tore off unevenly, the ends marked by unsightly patches of bike grease.
    — Christine Ro, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2018
  • The last thing anyone wants is an unsightly scratch in their vehicle.
    — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • As the new shoots take the place of taller, older stems, more of the unsightly portions can be removed.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 5 Feb. 2022
  • Plus, there’s no unsightly center seam, but there is a hidden pocket that’s big enough to fit your phone.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Say goodbye to unsightly bruises and swelling, and embrace clear, healthy skin.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2023
  • The flag, which has become more and more unsightly, is ubiquitous.
    — Rich Lowry, National Review, 13 June 2023
  • Cam struggles, and the other guy's face becomes a unsightly mess.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Vultures don’t simply get rid of unsightly, decaying flesh on the side of the road.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Glass surfaces are nice to look at—until unsightly water marks mar the surface.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • The unsightly neighbor's house is usually edited from the drone video as well.
    — Forbes Biz Council Expert Panel, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
  • But a merkin is also a pubic wig, worn by men and women to cover the unsightly effects of syphilis.
    — Toby Zinman, Philly.com, 3 Nov. 2017
  • Those drips and splotches make for unsightly blemishes that detract from the beauty of your home and yard.
    — Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Sure, exercise is healthy and good for the soul and blah blah blah, but where is my check for showing up to the gym at such an unsightly hour?
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 19 June 2017
  • The project has yet to start, a development failure that’s left an empty and unsightly lot in its wake.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • The durable stone ensures that condensation won’t leave any unsightly rings.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025

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