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
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy