frowzy Definition
- 1having an uncared-for appearance
- 2unkempt
- 3slovenly
Using frowzy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "frowzy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The room was frowzy and smelled of stale smoke.
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She looked frowzy and unkempt after a long day at work.
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The old man had a frowzy beard and disheveled hair.
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The house was frowzy and cluttered with old furniture.
frowzy Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for frowzy
Antonyms for frowzy
- neat
- tidy
- well-groomed
Phrases with frowzy
frowzy head
a headache caused by being in a stuffy or poorly ventilated room
Example
I got a frowzy head from sitting in the hot, crowded auditorium for hours.
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The frowzy smell of the old gym clothes filled the locker room.
Example
The hotel room was small, frowzy, and uncomfortable.
Origins of frowzy
from Scottish dialect 'frousy', meaning 'smelling of stale perspiration'
Summary: frowzy in Brief
'Frowzy' [frou-zee] describes an uncared-for appearance, often due to being unkempt or slovenly. It can refer to a person's appearance, as in 'She looked frowzy and unkempt after a long day at work,' or to a place, as in 'The room was frowzy and smelled of stale smoke.' The term can also be used in phrases like 'frowzy head,' 'frowzy smell,' and 'frowzy room,' all of which describe unpleasant sensations or environments.
