
Frumpy
Slight Insult
Often used negatively to criticize a person's appearance or style.
Despite her success, they described her as frumpy.
Fashion Context
Usually refers to clothing and overall personal style.
His frumpy jacket did not impress at the fashion show.
Subjective Term
One person's 'frumpy' might be another's 'vintage'. be aware of personal taste.
What you call frumpy, I call classic elegance.
Compare with
AttractiveDowdyDrabFashionableOutdatedShabbySloppyTire
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