Not a pretty sight
phrase
Something that looks unpleasant or unattractive.
After the party, the house was not a pretty sight.
Often appears as...
- after the storm
- it was not a pretty sight
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Someone or something in a very bad condition.
After running the marathon, he was not a pretty sight.
Often appears as...
- after the workout
- he was not a pretty sight
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Something that looks unpleasant or unattractive.
After the party, the house was not a pretty sight.
Often appears as...
- after the storm
- it was not a pretty sight
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Someone or something in a very bad condition.
After running the marathon, he was not a pretty sight.
Often appears as...
- after the workout
- he was not a pretty sight
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use this phrase to emphasize the negative visual aspect of a scene or object.
The graffiti-covered walls were not a pretty sight.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
It can evoke feelings of disgust or disappointment upon seeing something.
Seeing the littered beach was not a pretty sight.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Physical
Although often about appearance, it can also refer to situations that are chaotic or problematic.
Financial reports full of losses are not a pretty sight.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use this phrase to emphasize the negative visual aspect of a scene or object.
The graffiti-covered walls were not a pretty sight.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
It can evoke feelings of disgust or disappointment upon seeing something.
Seeing the littered beach was not a pretty sight.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Physical
Although often about appearance, it can also refer to situations that are chaotic or problematic.
Financial reports full of losses are not a pretty sight.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use this phrase to emphasize the negative visual aspect of a scene or object.
The graffiti-covered walls were not a pretty sight.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Response
It can evoke feelings of disgust or disappointment upon seeing something.
Seeing the littered beach was not a pretty sight.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Physical
Although often about appearance, it can also refer to situations that are chaotic or problematic.
Financial reports full of losses are not a pretty sight.
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