dowdy

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Inflections of 'dowdy' (adj):

dowdier: adj comparative

dowdiest: adj superlative

Inflectionsdowdynnpl

dowdy
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Sense: Adjective: unstylish

Synonyms:

frumpy, unfashionable, drab , untidy , slovenly, frowzy, tacky , shabby , homely, plain , old-fashioned , unkempt, baggy , unstylish, tasteless, dull , naff (UK), slang , daggy (Aus), blowsy, old hat (slang)

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