blowsy
adjective
blow·sy ˈblau̇-zē 
variants or less commonly blowzy
1
: having a sloppy or unkempt appearance or aspect : frowsy
2
: being coarse and ruddy of complexion
Synonyms
- dowdy
- frowsy
- frowzy
- slobbish
- slobby
- sloppy
- sloven
- slovenly
- unkempt
- untidy
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a large, blowsy woman in frumpy clothes runs the diner
Recent Examples on the Web The queen of Playland was Laughing Sal, a tall, blowsy figure of fun, with a maniacal laugh. 
Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2018
Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2018 Word History
Etymology
English dialect blowse, blowze wench
First Known Use
circa 1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1
blowsy
adjective
variants also blowzy
as in sloppy
lacking neatness in dress or person a large, blowsy woman in frumpy clothes runs the diner Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sloppy
- wrinkled
- shaggy
- frowsy
- dowdy
- messy
- slovenly
- unkempt
- untidy
- sloven
- frowzy
- filthy
- slobbish
- slobby
- confused
- slatternly
- chaotic
- dirty
- rumpled
- muddled
- disheveled
- cluttered
- shabby
- spotted
- disordered
- uncombed
- disarranged
- mussy
- mussed
- sleazy
- stained
- dishevelled
- dingy
- scuzzy
- grimy
- nasty
- messed
- squalid
- grungy
- blackened
- grubby
- mucky
- sullied
- besmirched
- soiled
- unclean
- scroungy
- uncleanly
- foul
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sharp
- smart
- fashionable
- dapper
- dashing
- stylish
- chic
- spruce
- modish
- neat
- tidy
- orderly
- careful
- fussy
- groomed
- sparkling
- fastidious
- clean
- combed
- meticulous
- immaculate
- ordered
- unsullied
- cleaned
- spotless
- stainless
- dolled up
- unsoiled
- cleanly