der Schandfleck
Translation
eyesore, blot on the landscape, disgrace
Examples
Das alte Gebäude ist ein Schandfleck in der Stadt.
The old building is an eyesore in the city.
Sein Verhalten war ein Schandfleck für die Familie.
His behaviour was a disgrace to the family.
Grammar Patterns
to be an eyesore The derelict house is an eyesore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Makel (blemish), Schönheitsfehler (flaw)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Schande' (shame, disgrace) and 'Fleck' (spot, stain). Literally a 'stain of shame'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'shameful spot' or a 'disgraceful stain' on something, which is what an eyesore or a disgrace is.