How to Pronounce "dowdy"
word
ˈdaʊdi
DOW-dee
dˈaʊdi
DOW-dee
Definition
Describes someone (especially a woman) or something that looks unfashionable, dull, or not neat in appearance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊdi
British English
dˈaʊdi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOW-dee
UK
DOW-dee
Listen in Context
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
His office looks a bit dowdy and old-fashioned.
People thought her style was too dowdy for the interview.
She's always worried that people will see her as dowdy, but she loves comfortable clothes.