English–Japanese

“unsightly” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimigurushii

Example

その服装は見苦しいです。so no fuku sō wa mi guru shi i de su

That outfit is unsightly.

Illustration for 見苦しい (unsightly)

How to say “unsightly” in Japanese

“Unsightly” in Japanese is 見苦しい (migurushii).

Describes an appearance or behavior that is unpleasant to see and reflects badly on the person or situation.

Full entry for 見苦しい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 見苦しい

人前で責任を押しつけ合うのは見苦しいです。hito mae de seki nin o o shi tsu ke a u no wa mi guru shi i de su

It is disgraceful to shift blame in public.

Tips for using 見苦しい

  • In Japanese, 見苦しい (migurushii) can describe rude or embarrassing behavior as well as an unattractive appearance, so disgraceful can fit better than unsightly in some contexts.

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