unsightlier

Less pleasing visually

Unsightlier is the comparative form of unsightly, meaning more unpleasant to look at: The abandoned lot grew unsightlier with each passing year.

The word is uncommon; "more unsightly" serves the same purpose and sounds less awkward to most speakers.

appearance

uglier

Less visually appealing

unattractive · unlovely · uncomely · unprepossessing · unappealing · misshapen · deformed · distorted · disfigured · ill-favored

repulsive

repellent

Causes strong aversion

loathsome · foul · vile · hideous · horrid · abhorrent · odious · detestable · offensive · gross

dilapidated

shabbier

More worn and tattered

crumbling · decayed · deteriorated · weathered · worn · decrepit · derelict · neglected · overgrown · abandoned

displeasing

unappealing

Not pleasing or desirable

distasteful · unseemly · undesirable · unwelcome · inelegant · graceless · tasteless · garish · gaudy · tacky

Opposites
visual attractiveness

unsightlierprettier

More visually pleasing

lovelier · more attractive · fairer

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G