not a pretty sight
The idiom "not a pretty sight" is commonly used to describe something or someone that is unpleasant to look at or a situation that is distressing.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, euphemistic)Visually unappealing or unpleasant to look at.
Example
- The aftermath of the party was not a pretty sight.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)A situation or scene that is distressing or disturbing to witness.
Example
- The accident was not a pretty sight, and it left everyone in shock.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "not a pretty sight":