What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “dandy”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “dandy”

The antonyms of dandy are slob and slovenly. These words describe someone who is unkempt, messy, or careless in their appearance or behavior.

Explore all Antonyms of “dandy”

• slovenly
• slob

Definitions and Examples of slob, slovenly

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

slob

A person who is lazy, messy, or untidy in their appearance or habits.

Example

He's such a slob, he never cleans up after himself.

slovenly

Messy, untidy, or careless in appearance or habits.

Example

She always looks so slovenly, with her hair all over the place and her clothes wrinkled.

Key Differences: slob vs slovenly

• 1. Slob is a noun that describes a person who is lazy, messy, or untidy in their appearance or habits.
• 2. Slovenly is an adjective that describes someone who is messy, untidy, or careless in their appearance or habits.

Effective Usage of slob, slovenly

• 1. Describing Appearance: Use slob or slovenly to describe someone who is unkempt or messy in their appearance.
• 2. Expressing Disapproval: Use these antonyms to express disapproval of someone's appearance or behavior.
• 3. Contrasting Personalities: Use these antonyms to contrast two people with different levels of tidiness or care in their appearance or habits.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of dandy are slob and slovenly. Use slob to describe a person who is lazy, messy, or untidy, and slovenly to describe someone who is messy, untidy, or careless in their appearance or habits. These antonyms can be used to describe appearance, express disapproval, or contrast personalities.