dingy [adjective]

Definition of dingy:

  • Dirty or Shabby: Lacking cleanliness, brightness, or freshness; often looking grimy or unkempt.
  • Dull and Drab: Having a dull, faded, or unattractive appearance.

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Sentence/Example of dingy:

The dingy apartment had not been cleaned in years and had a musty odor.

The curtains were dingy and needed to be replaced with new ones.

The once-bright wallpaper now looked dingy and faded.

The alley behind the restaurant was dingy and littered with trash.

The old motel had dingy carpets and peeling paint.

She avoided wearing the dingy sweater, preferring something more vibrant.

The dingy pub had a reputation for being a bit run-down.

The bathroom tiles looked dingy despite regular cleaning.

The dingy warehouse was poorly lit and felt uninviting.

The attic was filled with dingy boxes and old furniture.

The streetlights cast a dingy glow over the otherwise dark neighborhood.

The book’s cover was dingy from years of handling.

The once-white sheets had become dingy over time.

The dingy old bookstore had a musty smell and dust-covered shelves.

The dingy hotel room lacked the cleanliness and comfort one would expect.

The dingy walls of the factory were covered in grime.

The dingy sneakers were barely recognizable under layers of dirt.

The dingy and neglected garden looked forlorn and overgrown.

The dingy basement was damp and dark, with peeling paint on the walls.

The dingy sofa was worn out and stained from years of use.

The dingy paint on the house gave it a neglected look.

The old, dingy fishing boat had seen better days.

The dingy cafeteria lacked the charm and cleanliness of more modern establishments.

The dingy attic was filled with cobwebs and forgotten relics.

The dingy and outdated office space made for an uninspiring work environment.