GRE Word List

DOWDY

not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby

The meaning of the word dowdy is not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby.

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WordMeaning
disputatiousinclined to dispute
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
affirmationthe act of affirming
patentopen to public inspection
smughighly self-satisfied
heedto pay attention
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully