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unsightly

[uhn-sahyt-lee] / ʌnˈsaɪt li /


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Desmodesmus is “not a dangerous thing,” he says, although in such large amounts, “it can be unsightly for sure,” as well as stinky.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

It has supported countless cups of seltzer, glasses of tomato juice and mugs of tea, keeping our marble-top table free of unsightly rings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

At best, participants in these spectacles fielded snarky jibes about outdated fashion and unsightly grooming; at worst, they were vulnerable to manipulation and torment from the experts tasked with overseeing their transformations.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Apple has also reportedly done some serious engineering to reduce the unsightly crease down the middle—a longtime complaint with foldables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

And now, with new Lady 'Stache Off’s triple beauty action™, you can moisturize and self-tan while you rip that unsightly hair from every pore.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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