Dowdy and Dashing

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Dowdy adjective - Lacking neatness in dress or person.

Usage example: a dowdy old matron

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Dashing is an antonym for dowdy.

Dashing adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.

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Dowdy is an antonym for dashing.

Nearby Words: dashed, dashingly, dasher

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