Frowsy

Pronunciation: /ˈfraʊzi/

Definitions of frowsy

adjective an adjective that describes something as untidy or unkempt in appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The old cabin in the woods looked frowsy and abandoned.

A2 She refused to stay in the frowsy hotel room with its musty smell.

B1 The frowsy appearance of the restaurant turned off potential customers.

B2 The frowsy couch in the waiting room desperately needed to be replaced.

C1 The frowsy atmosphere of the office reflected poorly on the company's image.

C2 Despite its frowsy exterior, the bookstore was a hidden gem with rare books.

Examples of frowsy in a Sentence

formal The old library had a frowsy smell from years of neglect and lack of proper ventilation.

informal I couldn't stand staying in that frowsy motel room for another night.

slang Her hair was looking frowsy after being caught in the rain.

figurative The company's outdated website gave off a frowsy impression to potential customers.

Grammatical Forms of frowsy

• past tense: frowsied
• plural: frowsies
• comparative: more frowsy
• superlative: most frowsy
• present tense: frowsies
• future tense: will frowsy
• perfect tense: have frowsied
• continuous tense: is frowsying
• singular: frowsy
• positive degree: frowsy
• infinitive: to frowsy
• gerund: frowsying
• participle: frowsied

Origin and Evolution of frowsy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'frowsy' originated from the Old French word 'froissé' meaning wrinkled or rumpled.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'frowsy' evolved to describe something that is untidy, musty, or unkempt in appearance or smell.