EYESORE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

eyesore

noun

ˈī-ˌsȯr

Definition of eyesore

as in mess

something unpleasant to look at the old abandoned house was a neighborhood eyesore

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vision

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Recent Examples of eyesore For neighbors who have watched the property deteriorate over the years, the empty building has become an eyesore. — James Taylor, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Tomorrowland has become such an eyesore that even Disneyland President Jill Estorino recognized its negative press at a pre-D23 media event. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The elevated highway was a congested eyesore that physically divided Boston’s urban center. — Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 12 Aug. 2026 Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyesore

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mess

Noun

But the mess took a turn when the Guardians announced a slight change in the tickets for the game.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The entirety of the toppings tumble off the dog with the first bite, but the mess is worth it.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of mess

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