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Recent Examples of frumpy
In an era of kale Caesar salads and turmeric lattes, an old-fashioned meatloaf feels decidedly frumpy and uncool.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
The Conversation noted research from 2019 found that older women are often relegated to supporting roles in films—or are consistently portrayed as grumpy, frumpy, or senile.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
The jogger-style pants add more structure to what was once thought of as a frumpy look, as does the half-zip and stand-up collar.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Aunt Bee, of course, was the frumpy older relative on The Andy Griffith Show, played by Frances Bavier.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
The Conversation noted research from 2019 found that older women are often relegated to supporting roles in films—or are consistently portrayed as grumpy, frumpy, or senile.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025
The jogger-style pants add more structure to what was once thought of as a frumpy look, as does the half-zip and stand-up collar.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Aunt Bee, of course, was the frumpy older relative on The Andy Griffith Show, played by Frances Bavier.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frumpy
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Palmer’s has gone viral on TikTok as an unaesthetic—yet nourishing and effective—skincare brand.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2024
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Alongside that, the strong nuclear force is repulsive between neutrons, which keeps them from squeezing together even more.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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One is repulsive: Two particles or two cells can’t physically occupy the same space at the same time.—
Carrie Arnold,
Quanta Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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If going through boxes is a particularly loathsome task, set a timer once a week for 30 minutes to start hacking away one cardboard box at a time.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Thune also often praises wind energy—a booming industry in his home state—even though Trump considers turbines loathsome eyesores.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Police call fake GoFundMe page 'disgusting' Concord Police Capt. Brian Goldman said police are investigating.—
Norman Miller,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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But where was the anger from Erik Spoelstra in his post-game news conference about this disgusting performance?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Frumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frumpy. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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