eyesore
/ˈaɪsɔː(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈaɪsɔːr/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈī-ˌsȯr/ (ame, mw)
eyesore — noun
- eyesoresingular
- eyesoresplural
1. something such as a building, sign, or other structure that is so unattractive i
something such as a building, sign, or other structure that is so unattractive it makes the area around it look worse.
The abandoned factory by the river had become a terrible eyesore for the town.
collocation: 'terrible eyesore' / 'became an eyesore'
Residents complained that the new billboard was an eyesore blocking their mountain view.
structure: complain + that-clause + was an eyesore
After the storm, the broken fence became an eyesore in front of the local school.
Local artists painted the old water tower to hide what they called a public eyesore.
The city council agreed to tear down the eyesore that had spoiled the park for years.
- blight
broader term that can also refer to the decline of a whole area, not just a single ugly object
- monstrosity
much stronger; implies something shockingly large and deformed
- dump
informal; focuses on dirtiness and neglect rather than ugliness alone
- carbuncle
British English, used specifically for an ugly modern building in a historic setting
- beautiful sight
general positive opposite
- landmark
a distinctive feature that people admire rather than dislike
文法句型
eyesore + verb (spoil, ruin, block)
verb + something + an eyesore (call, consider, become)
用法筆記
Frequently used in discussions about urban planning, architecture, and civic complaints. The word carries a strong negative judgment, so it is rarely employed for minor or temporary aesthetic displeasure.