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Definition |
something visually unappealing |
Examples |
1) A rusty car parked at the magnificent mansion seems so
hard on the eyes.
2) The neon signs in the city at night were so bright and flashy that
they were hard on the eyes. |
Etymology |
The term suggests it originated from the
literal sense of something visually uncomfortable or straining to look
at. |
Synonyms |
ugly, unsightly, eye-straining |
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