dowdy

adjective

\ ˈdau̇-dē

dowdier; dowdiest

Definition of dowdy

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby a dowdy old hat

2a : lacking smartness or taste a dowdy room

b : old-fashioned a dowdy institution

dowdy

noun (1)

plural dowdies

Definition of dowdy (Entry 2 of 3)

archaic

: a dowdy woman

dowdy

noun (2)

Definition of dowdy (Entry 3 of 3)

: pandowdy

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Other Words from dowdy

Adjective

dowdily \ ˈdau̇-də-lē

\ adverb

dowdiness \ ˈdau̇-dē-nəs

\ noun

dowdyish \ ˈdau̇-dē-ish

\ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for dowdy

Synonyms: Adjective

blowsy (also blowzy), frowsy (or frowzy), slobbish, slobby, sloppy, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy

Antonyms: Adjective

dapper, dashing, dolled up, sharp, smart, spruce

Examples of dowdy in a Sentence

Adjective

She played a dowdy old woman in the film. the dowdy, beat-up furniture at the cheap motel

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dowdy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of dowdy

: having a dull or uninteresting appearance : not attractive or stylish

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dowdy

adjective

\ ˈdau̇-dē

dowdier; dowdiest

Kids Definition of dowdy

1 : not neatly or well dressed or cared for She plays a dowdy old woman in the movie.

2 : not stylish a dowdy dress

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