unsightliness

/¦ən+/ (ame, mw)

unsightliness — noun

1. the quality of being unattractive or unpleasant to the eye, especially in a way

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of being unattractive or unpleasant to the eye, especially in a way that spoils the appearance of a place

例句

The unsightliness of the abandoned factory troubled everyone who drove past.

Valentina urged the council to tackle the unsightliness of the dumped waste.

collocation: tackle the unsightliness of

同義詞
  • ugliness

    more general — can describe people, behaviour, or abstract things, not just physical places

  • eyesore

    a countable noun for a specific ugly building or object; unlike 'unsightliness,' which is an abstract quality

  • unattractiveness

    a milder and less formal word that lacks the public-sphere or official-complaint feel of 'unsightliness'

反義詞
  • beauty

    the quality of being pleasing to look at

  • attractiveness

    the quality of being appealing or pleasant in appearance

文法句型

unsightliness + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently followed by 'of' and a noun phrase naming the place, structure, or object whose appearance is being criticised. Common in formal written contexts such as official complaints and property reports. Almost never used to describe people's physical features.

常見錯誤

❌The unsightliness of her nose bothered her.
✅She disliked the shape of her nose.
💡'unsightliness' is used for places, objects, and conditions, not for people's faces or bodies.
❌He complained about the unsightliness in the garden.
✅He complained about the unsightliness of the garden.
💡use 'of,' not 'in,' to link the quality to its source.