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dowdiness

 

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Noun dowdiness has 1 sense
  1. dowdiness, drabness, homeliness - lacking stylishness or neatness
    --1 is a kind of inelegance

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Dowdiness

Noun: The state or quality of being dowdy; a lack of stylishness or elegance in dress or appearance.

Example sentence: Karen's dowdiness was evident by her outdated attire and unkempt hair.

Noun: The state or quality of being unfashionable; lacking in trendiness or modernity.

Example sentence: The dowdiness of the restaurant's interior design made it seem outdated and unwelcoming.

Noun: The state or quality of being unattractive; lacking in physical charm or appeal.

Example sentence: The dowdiness of the old building was overshadowed by its historical significance.

Noun: The state or quality of being drab or dull; lacking in color or brightness.

Example sentence: The dowdiness of the neighborhood was contrasted by the vibrant and bustling city center.

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