Unsightlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsightlier
[ ʌnˈsaɪtliər ]
comparative degree
The term 'unsightlier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'unsightly,' which describes something that is not pleasant to look at. It is used to compare two or more things, indicating that one is more unattractive than the other. The word conveys a sense of visual disagreeability or lack of aesthetic appeal. It is relatively uncommon in modern English usage, often being replaced by phrases like 'more unsightly.'
Synonyms
less attractive, more unpleasant, uglier.
Examples of usage
- The abandoned building appeared unsightlier in the fading light.
- Unfortunately, the urban decay made the neighborhood even more unsightlier.
- The newly constructed factory was deemed unsightlier compared to its charming predecessors.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsightlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos atraente
🇮🇳 कम आकर्षक
🇩🇪 weniger ansprechend
🇮🇩 lebih tidak menarik
🇺🇦 менш привабливий
🇵🇱 mniej atrakcyjny
🇯🇵 魅力のない
🇫🇷 moins attrayant
🇪🇸 menos atractivo
🇹🇷 daha az çekici
🇰🇷 덜 매력적인
🇸🇦 أقل جاذبية
🇨🇿 méně atraktivní
🇸🇰 mene atraktívny
🇨🇳 不那么有吸引力
🇸🇮 manj privlačen
🇮🇸 minna aðlaðandi
🇰🇿 аз тартатын
🇬🇪 მცირედ მიმზიდველი
🇦🇿 daha az cəlbedici
🇲🇽 menos atractivo
Etymology
The word 'unsightlier' is derived from the base word 'sight,' which comes from the Old English term 'sīht,' meaning vision or the act of seeing. The prefix 'un-' is a common negation used in English to indicate the opposite of the root word, while the suffix '-ly' converts adjectives into adverbs or comparative forms. The comparative '-ier' at the end of 'unsightlier' is seen in other comparative adjectives, signifying a higher degree of the quality expressed by the adjective. The usage of 'sight' dates back to Middle English around the 12th century, and 'unsightly' as an adjective emerged later, around the 17th century. Over time, 'unsightlier' has been less frequently used in everyday conversation and writing, with speakers opting for more straightforward expressions of comparison.