Frowsier: meaning, definitions and examples
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frowsier
[ ˈfraʊziər ]
appearance, informality
The term 'frowsier' refers to a state of being untidy or unkempt, often relating to hair or appearance. It indicates a lack of grooming or care in personal presentation. This can apply to both individuals and items, suggesting a disheveled or messy look. It often carries a negative connotation, implying sloppiness or carelessness in one's appearance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her frowsier hairstyle caught everyone's attention at the party.
- The frowsier state of the living room indicated that no one had cleaned up in weeks.
- He showed up to the meeting in a frowsier outfit than usual.
Translations
Translations of the word "frowsier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desleixado
🇮🇳 गंदा
🇩🇪 schmuddelig
🇮🇩 kotor
🇺🇦 неохайний
🇵🇱 niechlujny
🇯🇵 だらしない
🇫🇷 négligé
🇪🇸 desaliñado
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 지저분한
🇸🇦 مهمل
🇨🇿 zanedbaný
🇸🇰 zanedbaný
🇨🇳 邋遢的
🇸🇮 neurejen
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 არეული
🇦🇿 dağınıq
🇲🇽 desaliñado
Etymology
The term 'frowsy' is derived from the Middle English word 'frowsy,' which has roots in the dialectal term referring to being dirty or foul-smelling. The origin can be traced back to the Old English word 'frawis,' which is related to 'foul' or 'unclean.' 'Frowsy' appeared in the English language during the 19th century, and the comparative form 'frowsier' started to be used in the early 20th century to describe something that is in a more disheveled state than usual. Over the years, it has maintained its associations with untidiness and informality, becoming a descriptive term for individuals or objects that lack orderliness or neatness.