noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The characteristic of being dowdy; frumpiness; plainness. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   having a drab or dowdy quality; lacking stylishness or elegance wordnet

Synonyms

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drabnesscarelessnessdatednessdullnessflatnesshomeliness

Antonyms

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contemporary stylingdressinesselegancefashionableness

Etymology

From dowdy + -ness.