Where Does Unsightly Come from?

Where Does Unsightly Come from?

unsightly (adj.)
1540s, "displeasing to the eye," from un- (1) "not" + sight (n.) + -ly (1). Similar formation in Middle Dutch onsichtlijc "invisible; ugly," Middle High German unsihtlih "invisible." Related: Unsightliness.

What does unsightly mean?

: not pleasing to the sight : not comely an unsightly mess.

What is ugliest mean?

Definition of 'ugliest'

1. of unpleasant or unsightly appearance. 2. repulsive, objectionable, or displeasing in any way. war is ugly.

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