not a pretty sight
Something disappointing, disquieting, disreputable, or otherwise unworthy of admiration.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The messy kitchen was not a pretty sight.”
“After the storm destroyed the garden, the broken trees and scattered debris were not a pretty sight.”
“The aftermath of the failed negotiations, characterized by bitter arguments and broken promises, was certainly not a pretty sight for the shareholders.”
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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catch sight of
to see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of
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get out of my sight
Stop bothering or harassing me; go away.
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hidden in plain sight
Seemingly hidden, but actually not hidden and easy to find.
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hide in plain sight
To be unnoticeable, by staying visible in a setting that masks presence.
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just another pretty face
Someone who is attractive, but not too distinguished in other areas.
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love at first sight
an instantaneous attraction
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not just a pretty face
Something that is more useful, versatile, or intrinsically valuable than might be assumed.
Last updated August 10, 2026