something offensive or repelling to the sight, ugly object
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Eyesore Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
Something offensive to the eye or sight; a blemish.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutSomething offensive to the eye or sight; a blemish.
eyesore
\eye"sore`\ (?), n. something offensive to the eye or sight; a blemish. mordecai was an eyesore to haman.
Eyesore Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
An eyesore is an unpleasant view.Its technical usage is as an alternative perspective to the notion of landmark. Common examples include dilapidated buildings, graffiti, litter, polluted areas and excessive commercial signage such as billboards. Some eyesores may be a matter of opinion such as controversial modern architecture (see also spite house), pylons or wind turbines. Natural eyesores include feces, mud and weeds.
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