A blot on the landscape

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noun phrase

Something that ruins or spoils a view or appearance.

Many people regard the new power station as a blot on the landscape.
Visual representation of "a blot on the landscape" - Something that ruins or spoils a view or appearance.

Often appears as...

  • consider something a blot on the landscape
  • regarded as a blot on the landscape

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "a blot on the landscape"
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Visual Impact

Used when something negatively affects the beauty or visual aspect of a place.

Illustration for Visual Impact
The garish billboard is a blot on the landscape in our quaint village.
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Not Literal

Can be metaphorical, doesn't only refer to physical landscapes but also to situations or contexts.

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His unethical behavior was a blot on the landscape of the company's reputation.
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Negative Connotation

Expresses disapproval; what is described is usually considered unsightly or undesirable by most people.

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The dilapidated building is a real blot on the landscape of the high street.
Visual representation of the word "A blot on the landscape"

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