Frowzled - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Frowzled means disheveled or untidy, often describing someone’s messy hair or rumpled appearance. It suggests a slightly unkempt or worn-out look, as if from fatigue or neglect.
Definition:
Untidy or disheveled in appearance, often due to neglect or exhaustion.
Synonyms:
disheveled, unkempt, rumpled, messy
Part of Speech:
adjective
Antonyms:
neat, tidy
Common Collocations:
frowzled hair, frowzled clothes, frowzled appearance
Derivatives:
frowzly (adv.), frowzle (v.)
Usage Tips:
Use "frowzled" to describe someone’s messy appearance after waking up or a long day.
Common Phrases:
none commonly used
Etymology:
Likely a blend of "frowsy" (musty) and "tousled," first recorded in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- 1. She looked frowzled after her nap on the couch.
- 2. His frowzled hair suggested he’d just rolled out of bed.
- 3. The long flight left her feeling tired and frowzled.
- 4. He arrived at work looking frowzled and unprepared for the meeting.