Synonyms for Dowdy (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)):
Dowding, Baron Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, Hugh Dowding
WordNet sense 2 (deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust):
pandowdy
WordNet sense 3 (lacking in style or elegance):
styleless, unstylish
WordNet sense 4 (primly out of date):
frumpish, frumpy
WordNet sense 5 (not in accord with or not following current fashion):
unfashionable
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