Dowdy (adjective)

Lacking in smartness or elegance; frumpish.

Origin:

Late 18th century: of uncertain origin.

Examples:

1. She was considered dowdy because she always wore old-fashioned clothes.
2. He thought the dress she wore was dowdy.
3. She was criticized for her dowdy appearance.
4. The woman's dowdy attire made her stand out in the elegant crowd.
5. She was dowdy, but she didn't care what others thought of her appearance.