Meaning of Eyesore | Babel Free
ˈaɪsɔːDefinitions
- An eye lesion.
- A displeasing sight; something prominently ugly or unsightly.
Equivalents
Examples
“The building, towering over its surroundings with its square concrete frame and reflective walls of gold-tinted glass, was an eyesore visible throughout the city.”
“Two entrants shared this award for their work⟳ on two quite different stations, but with the same purpose of bringing a redundant station building back into use⟳ for the benefit of the community, with the added result⟳ of conserving an historic building. Saltash Town Council bought Saltash station building after it had become⟳ very decrepit and 'an eyesore' - such that it was nearly pulled down to make⟳ way for housing.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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