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Not a pretty sight

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Visual ImpactPlay
Use this phrase to emphasize the negative visual aspect of a scene or object. SlideThe graffiti-covered walls were not a pretty sight.
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Emotional ResponsePlay
It can evoke feelings of disgust or disappointment upon seeing something. SlideSeeing the littered beach was not a pretty sight.
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Beyond PhysicalPlay
Although often about appearance, it can also refer to situations that are chaotic or problematic. SlideFinancial reports full of losses are not a pretty sight.