eyesore
|eye-sore|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈaɪˌsɔr/
🇬🇧
/ˈaɪˌsɔː/
unpleasant to look at
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eyesore' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'eȝesore', where 'eye' meant 'eye' and 'sore' meant 'painful or distressing'.
Historical Evolution
'eȝesore' transformed into the modern English word 'eyesore'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something painful to the eye', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an object or building that is unpleasant to look at'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an object or building that is unpleasant to look at.
The abandoned factory is an eyesore in the neighborhood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45