frumpish

Definition of frumpishnext

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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
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Adjective
  • The pair also has a relaxed, slightly oversized fit without looking frumpy.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • With natural stone in ocher and white and touches of unfinished wood, the undulating, interlocking structures create a modernist effect—a welcome change from the more classic and frumpy properties of the Côte d’Azur.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • With nothing but the season at stake, Georgia won in a fashion most unbecoming a team that leads Division I in home runs.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
  • Internal affairs probe found multiple policy violations An internal investigation found Mercer violated four department policies, including dereliction of duty and conduct unbecoming of an officer.
    Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • As a child, Salinas spent countless hours in his father’s sooty workshop, watching him transform unshapely metal into useful objects.
    Elisabeth Biondi, The New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2019

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“Frumpish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frumpish. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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