be an eyesore; be repugnant to the eye; be unsightly;create a bad impression upon the public; offend the eye; present an ugly (/unpleasant) appearance ❍ 而黎都督豚尾长垂，不仅～，还担心他留着那条家伙向后转，有退路，……(李六如《六十年的变迁》Ⅰ—260) The pigtail that was still dangling behind Governor Li’s head would not only create a bad impression upon the public,but imply that some day he might turn back and support the Mauchus again.