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frumpy Synonyms

Another word for frumpy

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"The actress wore a heavy, dowdy cardigan and thick-rimmed glasses to look older for the role."

Strongest
dowdy
frumpish
Strong
drab
unfashionable
frowsy
unstylish
shabby
Weak
slovenly

Opposites of frumpy

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

stylish
fashionable
glamorous
chic
sleek
elegant
dapper
trendy
See all opposites of frumpy

• Nearby Words

frump
frumpily
frumpish
frumpy
frustrate
frustrated
frustratedly

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