dowdiness
/ˈdau̇dēnə̇s -din-/ (ame, mw)
dowdiness — 名詞
1. the quality of looking unfashionable, plain, or not neatly put together — used e
過時；土氣
穿著過時、不講究的樣子
the quality of looking unfashionable, plain, or not neatly put together — used especially to describe clothes that are dull in colour, poorly fitted, or noticeably out of date.
The teacher's dowdiness surprised the new students, as her grey cardigan and flat shoes looked thirty years out of date.
那位老師的過時穿著讓新學生很驚訝，因為她的灰色毛衣和平底鞋看起來過時了三十年。
dowdiness of + clothing items (cardigan, flat shoes)
Aunt Mei-Lin complained about the dowdiness of the school uniform, with its shapeless blue dress and thick stockings.
美琳阿姨抱怨學校制服太過土氣，一件沒腰身的藍色洋裝配上厚襪子。
the dowdiness of + the school uniform
The magazine editor tried to soften the dowdiness of her outfit by adding a bright silk scarf.
雜誌編輯試圖用一條亮色絲巾來沖淡她一身打扮的土氣感。
Visitors often remarked on the dowdiness of the old hotel lobby, with its faded flowered curtains and mismatched armchairs.
訪客們常談起那間老飯店大廳的土氣，褪色碎花窗簾配上不成套的扶手椅。
Omar felt embarrassed by the dowdiness of his winter coat, which had been passed down from his older cousin.
Omar 因為那件表哥穿舊了傳給他的冬季外套看起來很土，而感到難為情。
- frumpiness
specifically of a woman who dresses in an old-fashioned, unstylish way — more informal than dowdiness
- shabbiness
focuses on worn, frayed, or damaged condition rather than lack of fashion
- drabness
highlights dull or uninteresting colours and lack of brightness, not necessarily poor fit or old-fashioned cut
- stylishness
the quality of being fashionable and attractive in appearance
- elegance
tasteful and refined beauty in dress, usually with a sense of sophistication
文法句型
the dowdiness of + noun
用法筆記
Often implies that the person's appearance looks old-fashioned or drab rather than simply worn out. The word is more commonly applied to women's clothing than to men's.