Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eyesore

/ˈaɪsoɹ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.61 in modern English

Syllables: eye-sore
IPA: /ˈaɪsoɹ/

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

noun

A displeasing sight; something prominently ugly or unsightly.

Example Sentences

"The building, towering over its surroundings with its square concrete frame and reflective walls of gold-tinted glass, was an eyesore visible throughout the city."
"Two entrants shared this award for their work on two quite different stations, but with the same purpose of bringing a redundant station building back into use for the benefit of the community, with the added result of conserving an historic building. Saltash Town Council bought Saltash station building after it had become very decrepit and 'an eyesore' - such that it was nearly pulled down to make way for housing."

Etymology

From Middle English eye sor, eie-sor, eyen soore, eæge-sare, equivalent to eye + sore.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: eye sor

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈaɪsoɹ/
British English: /ˈaɪsɔː/

Inflected Forms

eyesores (plural) eye-sore (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

earsore nosesore

Synonyms

blot

Antonyms

feast for the eyes eye candy

Rhymes With

for or your more before any more you're sure four war man-of-war poor

Questions

How do you pronounce eyesore?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈaɪsoɹ/.
What does eyesore mean?: An eye lesion.
Where does eyesore come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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