FRUMPY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

frumpy

adjective

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as in frumpish

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Recent Examples of frumpy Shopping itself can be a nightmare, and even with alterations, clothing pieces can fall flat (and, well, frumpy) on a shorter frame. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Modern, even futuristic, wedges are a fresh option that'll keep granny shorts from feeling frumpy. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 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 The fabric is soft and has just enough stretch to move with you without looking frumpy or wrinkled. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frumpy

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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, The Economist, 18 Jan. 2018

Definition of frumpish

Adjective

According to the Office of the Inspector General, he was investigated for a string of civil rights violations, including improper searches and conduct unbecoming of an officer.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
The paperwork cited departmental rules regarding conduct unbecoming, criticism of policies and procedures and failure to follow orders.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of unbecoming

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Lamar’s performance of his slanderous mambo was the only real moment of drama and tension amid the Philadelphia Eagles’ unaesthetic beatdown of the Kansas City Chiefs.

— Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
Insufficient split, bent and separated legs and unaesthetic body position are a few of the others that fall under that category.

— Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024

Definition of unaesthetic

Adjective

There is real hope of a postseason push, with the disgusting state of the American League leaving the door open for any team that dares to play well.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
This whole situation is discriminatory, disgusting, and quite frankly, Orwellian.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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