frumpish

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Recent Examples of frumpish In short, the frumpish foursome were suggesting that holders of the top judicial office, current and former, tried to influence justice by shunting cases towards particular judges. The Economist, 18 Jan. 2018 In short, the frumpish foursome were suggesting that holders of the top judicial office, current and former, tried to influence justice by shunting cases towards particular judges. The Economist, 18 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frumpish
Adjective
  • Unlike ultra-wide, frumpy, or super skinny styles, Lakshmi’s jeans are comfortable enough for daytime explorations yet polished enough to wear to dinner and cocktails.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 31 July 2025
  • By the late 1970s, the Alaska’s popularity waned as tastes grew sleeker, dresses less frumpy.
    Mehr Singh, Vogue, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • When caterpillars retreat to their cocoons, part of the process of transformation can be aesthetically unbecoming and grotesque.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • There were a lot of memorable performances and moments for the Blue Jackets, who bounced back quickly after having their seven-game point streak snapped in a rather unbecoming outing Monday against the New York Islanders.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Frumpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frumpish. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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