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frumpish Synonyms

Another word for frumpish

Choosing another word for frumpish depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Dressed in an unattractive, old-fashioned, or dowdy way (typically used of a woman or her clothes).

Usage Example

"She traded her frumpy cardigan for a tailored blazer before heading into the interview."

Strongest
frumpy
dowdy
Strong
unfashionable
drab
frowsy
dumpy
shabby
slovenly
Weak
unfavorable

• adjective (Context 2)

Bad-tempered, cross, or ill-humored (archaic).

Usage Example

"The novel portrays the elderly landlord as a grumpy curmudgeon who resented any noise from the street."

Strongest
grumpy
ill-tempered
Strong
crabby
cantankerous
irritable
peevish
surly

Opposites of frumpish

The opposite of frumpish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stylish
fashionable
chic
good-natured
cheerful
glamorous
amiable
elegant
See all opposites of frumpish

• Nearby Words

fruity
frump
frumpily
frumpish
frumpy
frustrate
frustrated

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frumpish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frumpish
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