dingy

• Beschreibt einen Ort oder Gegenstand, der dunkel, schmutzig und in schlechtem Zustand ist.

Describes a place or object that is dark, dirty, and in poor condition.

1. Dark and dirtyB2formal

   Having a dark, dirty, or shabby appearance due to neglect or age.

   Dunkel und schmutzig

   • The room was small and dingy, with peeling wallpaper.
   • They lived in a dingy apartment near the train station.
   • The old warehouse looked dingy and abandoned.

   Synonymedirtydismaldrabdrearydullduskygrimymurkyshabbysooty

   Antonymebrightcleanfreshimmaculatepristinesparkling

2. Dull or fadedB2formal

   Lacking brightness or freshness; discolored or grimy.

   Trüb oder verblasst

   • The curtains had become dingy from years of sunlight.
   • His white shirt turned dingy after many washes.
   • The painting's colors were dingy and faded.

   Synonymedrabdrearydullfadedgrimylacklustermurkyshabbysoiled

   Antonymebrightcleanfreshpurevivid