noun
- the quality or state of being dowdy; lack of style, elegance, or fashionableness in appearance or dress
Usage: uncountable noun; often used to describe clothing, fashion choices, or overall appearance
Examples
- The dowdiness of her wardrobe made her feel self-conscious at the party.
- He criticized the dowdiness of the hotel's interior design.
- Despite her dowdiness, she carried herself with confidence.
- The dowdiness of the old building contrasted sharply with the modern skyscrapers nearby.
- She worked hard to overcome the dowdiness of her childhood fashion sense.
- The dowdiness of the restaurant's décor did not match the quality of its food.