Personal Grooming

6 words in this vocabulary list

dandruff down at the heel frumpish good looks pogonophobia ubersexual

dandruff

noun a skin condition characterized by flaking of the scalp

  • The dermatologist recommended a medicated shampoo to treat the dandruff on my scalp.
  • I need to find a good anti-dandruff shampoo for my itchy scalp.
  • My head is so itchy, I think I've got a case of the dandruff.
  • The company is facing financial dandruff that needs to be addressed before it gets worse.

down at the heel

adjective in a poor or shabby condition, especially due to poverty or neglect

  • The old man was down at the heel, with worn-out shoes and tattered clothes.
  • She looked pretty down at the heel after working a double shift.
  • I feel so down at the heel after staying up all night partying.
  • The company's reputation is down at the heel due to recent scandals.

frumpish

adjective having a dowdy or unfashionable appearance

  • Her frumpish attire stood out among the elegant evening gowns at the charity gala.
  • She didn't care about looking frumpish in her oversized sweater and sweatpants.
  • I can't believe she showed up to the party looking so frumpish.
  • His frumpish attitude towards life held him back from reaching his full potential.

good looks

noun the physical attractiveness of a person

adjective describing the quality of being attractive or pleasing to the eye

  • Her good looks and charming personality helped her excel in the modeling industry.
  • Wow, your good looks are really turning heads today!
  • Dang, that guy's got some serious good looks!
  • His good looks were like a magnet, drawing people towards him wherever he went.

pogonophobia

noun an extreme or irrational fear of beards

  • Pogonophobia is the fear of beards or bearded people.
  • She has pogonophobia, so she always avoids sitting next to men with beards.
  • I didn't know you had pogonophobia, that's why you never let your boyfriend grow a beard!
  • Her pogonophobia towards authority figures stems from a deep-seated fear of being controlled.

ubersexual

noun a man who is considered to be confident, stylish, and successful in an attractive way

adjective relating to a man who is confident, stylish, and successful in a way that is considered attractive

  • The concept of ubersexual men challenges traditional gender norms.
  • He's definitely an ubersexual guy, always keeping up with the latest fashion trends.
  • That dude is so ubersexual, he's like a male fashion icon.
  • Being ubersexual is more about confidence and self-expression than just looks.