Frumpy: meaning, definitions and examples

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frumpy

[ ˈfrʌmpi ]

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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The frumpy old curtains made the room look outdated.

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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)

desalinhado(a)
antiquado(a)

🇮🇳 अल्हड़

🇩🇪 altbacken

unmodisch
schlampig

🇮🇩 kumuh

kuno
tidak modis

🇺🇦 неохайний

старомодний
невибагливий

🇵🇱 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)

Word origin

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.