not a pretty sight

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Definition of not a pretty sight in English English dictionary

Something disappointing, disquieting, disreputable, or otherwise unworthy of admiration

They showed little remorse in using this power to its full extent, against each other, against smaller producers and against the laboring poor, including strong-arm tactics of no legality. The result was not a pretty sight.

Something visually unappealing, ranging from mildly unattractive to utterly disgusting in appearance

Bud was not a pretty sight. Four days and nights of trying to see how much whisky he could drink, and how long he could play poker without going to sleep or going broke, had left their mark on his face.

Hyphenation

not a pret·ty sight

Turkish pronunciation

nät ı prîti sayt

Pronunciation

/ˈnät ə ˈprətē ˈsīt/ /ˈnɑːt ə ˈprɪtiː ˈsaɪt/