Frowsy (Adjective)
Meaning
Negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; "filled the door with her frowzy bulk"; "frowzy white hair"; "slovenly appearance".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her frowsy appearance was a stark contrast to her meticulous work ethic.
- The old woman's frowsy white hair was a testament to her neglect of personal grooming.
- He often joked about his frowsy mornings, emerging disheveled from a night of poor sleep.
- Her frowsy demeanor did little to inspire confidence in her clients, despite her intelligence and skills.
- The frowsy hotel room, with its stained carpets and dusty air, was far from the advertised luxury retreat.