Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

frowzy

Adjective
/ˈfraʊ.zi/
Definition
Having a dirty or unkempt appearance; shabby.
Examples
  • The frowzy hair of the child suggested that she had been playing outside all day.
  • His frowzy appearance did not help his chances in the job interview.
  • After weeks of not cleaning it, the house had taken on a frowzy look.
Meaning
Frowzy describes someone or something that looks messy, disheveled, or untidy.
Synonyms
  • unkempt
  • messy
  • disheveled
  • scruffy
  • slovenly