1. the quality or state of being unpleasant to look at

Examples

• The unsightliness of the abandoned building made the neighborhood less appealing.
• City planners worked to reduce the unsightliness of the industrial area.
• The garden’s unsightliness was due to years of neglect.
• Despite the building’s unsightliness, it served an important function.
• The mayor promised to address the unsightliness of the vacant lots.
• Residents complained about the unsightliness of the construction site.