Eyesore

Definitions

1. An eye lesion.
2. 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.”

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