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dingy

1 of 1adjective
/ˈdɪndʒi/
Forms:dingier,dingiest
1

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

  • The old apartment had a dingy carpet that hadn't been cleaned in years.
  • He lived in a dingy room with peeling wallpaper and broken furniture.
  • After the rain, the once bright white shirt looked dingy and stained.
  • She refused to stay in the dingy hotel because it felt unclean and uncomfortable.
  • Despite its dingy appearance, the old house had a certain charm.
3

(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear