Unsightliness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsightliness
[ ʌnˈsaɪtnəs ]
appearance
The quality or state of being unsightly; ugliness.
Synonyms
repulsiveness, ugliness, unattractiveness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| unsightliness |
When describing something that is unpleasant to look at, often regarding physical conditions or environments.
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| ugliness |
When referring to something or someone lacking physical beauty, often blunt and considered rude.
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| unattractiveness |
When mildly speaking about something or someone that is not appealing or pretty, less harsh than 'ugliness'.
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| repulsiveness |
When talking about something that causes strong feelings of disgust or aversion, often used in a more severe or negative sense.
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Examples of usage
- The unsightliness of the old building was a stark contrast to the modern architecture surrounding it.
- Despite its unsightliness, the sculpture had a certain charm that captivated viewers.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsightliness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 feiúra
🇮🇳 कुरूपता
🇩🇪 Hässlichkeit
🇮🇩 keburukan
🇺🇦 потворність
🇵🇱 brzydota
🇯🇵 醜さ (minikusa)
🇫🇷 laideur
🇪🇸 fealdad
🇹🇷 çirkinlik
🇰🇷 추함 (chuham)
🇸🇦 البشاعة (al-bashāʻa)
🇨🇿 ošklivost
🇸🇰 škaredosť
🇨🇳 丑陋 (chǒulòu)
🇸🇮 grdota
🇮🇸 ljóti
🇰🇿 сұрықсыздық
🇬🇪 ურჩხულობა (urchxuloba)
🇦🇿 çirkinlik
🇲🇽 fealdad
Etymology
The word 'unsightliness' is a combination of 'un-' (indicating negation) and 'sightliness' (from 'sightly', meaning pleasant to look at). It first appeared in the early 17th century, evolving from the Middle English word 'sightly' which meant 'pleasing to the sight'. Over time, 'unsightliness' has been used to describe the opposite of attractiveness or beauty.
See also: foresight, insight, nearsighted, oversight, sight, sighting, sightless, sightline, sights, sightseeing, sightseer, unsightly.