unsightly

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To wrap a basketball, for example, you’d need to crumple the paper in a horrible mess or cut many pieces and tape them together with unsightly overlaps.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 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

Mr Frémond says not only is this unsightly, it attracts foxes and rats and obstructs the pavement.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

After Stafford took over, the Rams led 14-9 with enough momentum to carry them to a stirring if fairly unsightly victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

The dent was unsightly, a two-inch crater in his forehead.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover