Crossword Genius

Looks at the ring again. It is ugly (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eyesore

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'looks at' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for eyesore that I've seen before include "it looks bad" , "Blot on the landscape" , "ugly feature" , "Ugly and offensive sight" , "Horrible sight" .)

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app