short on looks

short on looks

Homely; rather plain or unattractive; not aesthetically pleasing. Janet's date was a little short on looks, but she said he was very nice and a true gentleman. So this is our new back garden. It's short on looks at the moment, but once I get the weeds cleared away and some flowers planted, it will be better in no time.
See also: look, on, short
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • pleasing to the eye
  • homely enough to stop a clock
  • aesthetically challenged
  • challenged
  • please the eye
  • good enough to eat
  • not be much to look at
  • be not much to look at
  • monet