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It was a pleasure to be a gay eyesore.
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Meaning of "eyesore" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EYESORE

eyesore  [ˈaɪˌsɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EYESORE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Eyesore is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EYESORE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

eyesore

Eyesore

An eyesore is a building that is largely considered to look unpleasant or ugly. Its technical usage is as an alternative perspective to the notion of landmark. Common examples include dilapidated buildings, graffiti, litter, polluted areas and excessive commercial signage such as billboards. Some eyesores may be a matter of opinion such as controversial modern architecture, pylons or wind turbines. Natural eyesores include feces, mud and weeds.

Definition of eyesore in the English dictionary

The definition of eyesore in the dictionary is something very ugly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EYESORE


Arkansas
ˈɑːkənˌsɔː
balisaur
ˈbælɪˌsɔː
band-saw
ˈbændˌsɔː
bedsore
ˈbɛdˌsɔː
carnosaur
ˈkɑːnəˌsɔː
Chickasaw
ˈtʃɪkəˌsɔː
dinosaur
ˈdaɪnəˌsɔː
footsore
ˈfʊtˌsɔː
hacksaw
ˈhækˌsɔː
handsaw
ˈhændˌsɔː
ichthyosaur
ˈɪkθɪəˌsɔː
jigsaw
ˈdʒɪɡˌsɔː
plesiosaur
ˈpliːsɪəˌsɔː
promissor
ˈprɒmɪˌsɔː
pterosaur
ˈtɛrəˌsɔː
ripsaw
ˈrɪpˌsɔː
seesaw
ˈsiːˌsɔː
titanosaur
taɪˈtænəˌsɔː
tyrannosaur
tɪˈrænəˌsɔː
whipsaw
ˈwɪpˌsɔː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EYESORE

eyes
eyes front
eyes left
eyes out
eyes right
eyeshade
eyeshine
eyeshot
eyesight
eyesome
eyespot
eyestalk
eyestone
eyestrain
eyeteeth
Eyetie
eyetooth
eyewash
eyewater
eyewear

WORDS THAT END LIKE EYESORE

before
canker sore
cold sore
convenience store
core
encore
explore
fever sore
hardcore
heartsore
Moore
more
Mysore
ore
pressure sore
saddle-sore
score
Singapore
sore
tussore

Synonyms and antonyms of eyesore in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EYESORE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «eyesore» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of eyesore

Translation of «eyesore» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EYESORE

Find out the translation of eyesore to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of eyesore from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «eyesore» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

让人看了难受的事物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

monstruosidad
570 millions of speakers

English

eyesore
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नाक में दम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قذى للعين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бельмо на глазу
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

monstruosidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চক্ষুশূল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

horreur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Eyesore
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schandfleck
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

目障りなもの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

눈에 거슬리는 것
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Eyesore
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đau mắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சகிக்காத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डोळ्यांचा डोळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

göze batan şey
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pugno nell´occhio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

paskudztwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

більмо на оці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

spin în ochi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αηδία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gedrog
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skamfläck
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skamplett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of eyesore

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EYESORE»

The term «eyesore» is regularly used and occupies the 65.239 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EYESORE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «eyesore» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «eyesore» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about eyesore

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QUOTES WITH «EYESORE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word eyesore.
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Lance Loud
It was a pleasure to be a gay eyesore.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EYESORE»

Discover the use of eyesore in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to eyesore and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Eyesore: Recent Litter from the Firehouse Kustom Rockart Company
Eyesore is an eye-popping collection of the rock and roll posters and ephemera that made this studio famous.
Chuck Sperry, Ron Donovan, 2003
2
Weekly World News
What used to be a source of national pride has become nothing but a piece of junk — an eyesore on the American landscape. I was just a boy when Great- grandma Anger was on her deathbed back in the 1920s. She was 97 years old and ...
3
Aesthetics and the Environment: The Appreciation of Nature, ...
This book presents fresh and fascinating insights into our interpretation of the environment.
Allen Carlson, 2005
4
Eyesore
Words often unpleasant to look at, and, at the same time, too compelling to turn away from, "Eyesore" is a collection of dark yet enlightening poetry-truths, half-truths, and delusions.
Kenneth Wood, 2007
5
Indispensable Eyesores: An Anthropology of Undesired Buildings
But perhaps the Hungarian National Theatre is the ultimate example of an indispensable eyesore: an edifice that has always been contested, whatever form it had, but whose fate was essential in order to allow these narratives. We should not ...
Mélanie van der Hoorn, 2009
6
Stand Out, Fit In, Have Fun: Career Progress for People Who ...
However, if you do want to copy any part of the book, then contact Eyesore Ltd at the above address. They will be delighted to hear from you. Cartoons and cover illustrations by Blake Pheasey Contents To begin How does communication ...
Jane Phillips, 2006
7
Reading English News on the Internet: A Guide to Connectors, ...
3.13. An. eyesore. Meaning: Something is ugly or hard to look at. Meaning in your language: Usage: A (some object) is an eyesore 1. That purple tie is really an eyesore. You should change it before you go to work. Purple tie: 2. That building is ...
David Petersen, 2007
8
The Bible's True Words on Your Deepest Secret
Wrenched eyesore sputters bloodiest brute. Prostitute sore wrenched stubbled eyesore. I stereotype bolder, tuberous wretchedness. Besottedly tuberous, dire wrencher poetess. Obtusely bored stoutest, speedier wrencher. Speedily tortured  ...
J. Smith, 2006
9
Candy Coated Eyesore
His T-shirts are sold in Japan and his candy-coated stickers and eyesore-causing books are sought after by young and bold. Enter the toof-decayed and festering Yumfactory of Attaboy!
‎2003
10
Eyesore
An eyesore is an unpleasant view. Its technical usage is as an alternative perspective to the notion of landmark.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, John McBrewster, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EYESORE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term eyesore is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Row breaks out over eyesore land at new East Kilbride housing …
Jaymie, who works at Hairmyres Hospital, said it has been an uphill battle to get answers and it is a disgrace the area has become an eyesore ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
2
Delight as 'eyesore' Wolverhampton mill to be torn down
A burned out wreck, propped up by scaffolding and blocking a road for seven years - the former JN Miller corn mill is an 'eyesore' and an ... «expressandstar.com, Jul 15»
3
WBTV takes Salisbury mayor to "eyesore" house; he promises action
It's an eyesore to the neighborhood and brings people's property down that's trying to have a decent home and decent place to stay.”. «WBTV, Jul 15»
4
Eyesore razed to the ground
... of repair since the blaze in February 2007. Since then it has been the subject of numerous safety complaints, as well as being an eyesore. «Kirkintilloch Herald, Jul 15»
5
Elephant and Castle revamp: Ambitious plans to regenerate eyesore
The notorious Elephant and Castle shopping centre will become home to thousands of students and residents as part of ambitious ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
6
Ilion 'eyesore' to be cleaned up
“It's been more of an eyesore.” The site will continue to be owned by National Grid, but the company will cooperate with the village to determine ... «Utica Observer Dispatch, Jul 15»
7
'Eyesore' getting cleaned up near Lakeview
Graphic shows the areas of consideration north of the Lake View Golf course. Superintendent Kevin Thurman said the cut banks will be sloped ... «Daily Republic, Jul 15»
8
Apartment development to replace 'eyesore' site on Doncaster Rd
A FORMER drive-through bank described as an “eyesore” will be torn down and replaced by apartment buildings for Doncaster Hill's growing ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
9
Is former Wolverhampton Sainsbury's to become city eyesore?
One year ago today Sainsbury's moved out of its Wolverhampton city centre base in St George's to take up residence in a new £60million store ... «expressandstar.com, Jul 15»
10
1960s eyesore office block in Taunton to be demolished and …
A DETERIORATING six-storey 1960s office block that used to house Government departments is likely to be bulldozed and replaced by a care ... «Somerset County Gazette, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Eyesore [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/eyesore>. Apr 2024 ».
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