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frumpy

 

[ ˈfrʌmpi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in fashion

Having a dowdy, unfashionable, or unattractive appearance.

Synonyms

dowdy, outmoded, unstylish

Examples of usage

  • She always wore frumpy clothes that were several sizes too big.
  • The frumpy old curtains made the room look outdated.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Unattractive in a way that suggests a lack of care or style.

Synonyms

shabby, sloppy, unkempt

Examples of usage

  • She looked frumpy in her wrinkled dress and messy hair.
  • He felt frumpy in his old, worn-out jeans and faded t-shirt.

Translations

Translations of the word "frumpy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desleixado(a)

🇮🇳 अल्हड़

🇩🇪 altbacken

🇮🇩 kumuh

🇺🇦 неохайний

🇵🇱 zaniedbany

🇯🇵 だらしない

🇫🇷 débraillé(e)

🇪🇸 descuidado(a)

🇹🇷 pasaklı

🇰🇷 초라한

🇸🇦 غير أنيق

🇨🇿 zanedbaný

🇸🇰 zanedbaný

🇨🇳 邋遢

🇸🇮 zanemarjen

🇮🇸 hroðalegur

🇰🇿 ұқыпсыз

🇬🇪 უხერხემლო

🇦🇿 dəngəsiz

🇲🇽 descuidado(a)

Etymology

The word 'frumpy' originated in the mid-17th century from the dialect word 'frumple,' meaning to wrinkle or crumple. Over time, it evolved to describe someone or something with a dull, unfashionable appearance. The term is often used to criticize a lack of style or care in one's appearance.

See also: frump.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,314, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.