dowdy

• Beschreibt eine Person, besonders eine Frau, die unmodisch, farblos oder nachlässig gekleidet ist. Auch allgemein für altmodische, wenig schicke oder unattraktive Sachen oder Kleidung.

Describes a person, especially a woman, who is dressed in a dull, unfashionable, or shabby manner.

1. Unfashionable or shabbyB2formal

   Dressed in a way that is not stylish or attractive; lacking elegance.

   Unmodisch oder schäbig

   • She wore a dowdy old dress to the party.
   • His dowdy appearance made him stand out at the formal event.
   • The room was decorated in a dowdy style from the 1970s.

   Synonymedingydrabdullfrowsyfrumpyold-fashionedoutdatedshabbyslovenlytackyunfashionable

   Antonymechicelegantfashionablemodishsmartstylish

2. Dull or plainC1formal

   Lacking brightness, interest, or charm; unremarkable.

   Unscheinbar

   • The dowdy curtains made the room feel gloomy.
   • Her dowdy hairstyle did not suit her vibrant personality.
   • The building's dowdy exterior hid a beautiful interior.

   Synonymecolorlessdingydrabfrumpyhomelyplainshabby

   Antonymebrightchiccolorfulelegantfashionablesmartstylishvivid