Basic Details
Word: Unsightly
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is not pleasant to look at; ugly or unattractive.
Synonyms: Unattractive, unsightly, hideous, grim
Antonyms: Attractive, pleasant, beautiful
Idioms and Phrases
- Painful to see: Refers to something that is very unpleasant or unsightly to look at. Example: "The abandoned building was painful to see as it had fallen apart over the years."
- Eye sore: Something that is so ugly that it hurts the eyes to look at it. Example: "The construction site became an eye sore in the otherwise beautiful park."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The unsightly stains on the wall made the room feel less inviting.
Example 2: An unsightly pile of rubbish was left on the street, attracting attention from passersby.
Example 3: The unsightly graffiti on the building was soon removed by the city.
Fun Fact
The word "unsightly" comes from the combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not," and "sightly," which means "pleasing to the sight." So, unsightly literally means "not pleasing to the sight!"
Famous Quote
"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart." Kahlil Gibran
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unsightly" mean?
a) Pleasant to look at
b) Not pleasing to look at
c) Bright and cheerful
d) Soft and cuddly
Answer: b) Not pleasing to look at
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unsightly"?
a) Attractive
b) Hideous
c) Lovely
d) Charming
Answer: b) Hideous
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "unsightly"?
a) Grim
b) Beautiful
c) Ugly
d) Unattractive
Answer: b) Beautiful
4. Which sentence uses "unsightly" correctly?
a) The flower garden was unsightly with vibrant colours.
b) The unsightly mess made the kitchen look untidy.
c) He painted the unsightly picture with bright colours.
d) The sunset was unsightly and dull.
Answer: b) The unsightly mess made the kitchen look untidy.
5. Which idiom means something that is very unpleasant to look at?
a) Eye sore
b) Painful to see
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Both a and b
