dowdy in German
dowdy in German is schäbig, unelegant, abgetragen — dowdy means old-fashioned and unattractive in style, especially of clothing.
dowdy in German
schäbig
Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.
unelegant
Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.
abgetragen
Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby.
schäbig
Lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby.
What does "dowdy" mean?
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adjective Old-fashioned and unattractive in style, especially of clothing.
"She complained that the uniform made her look dowdy."
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dowdy in a sentence
- She complained that the uniform made her look dowdy.
- The hotel lobby had a dowdy, dated decor.
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What is "dowdy" in German?
"dowdy" in German is schäbig, unelegant, abgetragen. dowdy means: Old-fashioned and unattractive in style, especially of clothing.
How do you use "dowdy" in a sentence?
Example: "She complained that the uniform made her look dowdy." In German, "dowdy" is schäbig, unelegant, abgetragen.
Are there other ways to say "dowdy" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "dowdy": schäbig, unelegant, abgetragen.
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