22
unfashionable(adjective, odd, old, shabby, primitive)
17
tacky(adjective, plain, informal, careless, new)
14
shabby(adjective, plain, base, tasteless, unsophisticated)
14
slovenly(adjective, plain, base, careless, foul)
12
frumpy(adjective, plain, careless, loose, cheap)
12
tasteless(adjective, plain, cheap, shabby, gaudy)
12
frumpish(adjective, new, tacky)
12
unstylish(adjective, vulgar, odd, tasteless, wet)
11
unkempt(adjective, plain, careless, loose, sloppy)
10
sloppy(adjective, plain, careless, loose, cheap)
9
drab(adjective, plain, uncleanness, unfashionable, dressed)
9
inelegant(cheap, tasteless, gaudy, unsophisticated, messy)
9
messy(adjective, careless, loose, cheap, tasteless)
9
vintage(adjective, plain, new, odd, out)
8
archaic(adjective, dull, new, odd, old)
8
frowzy(adjective, unfashionable, dressed)
8
styleless
8
untidy(adjective, plain, careless, loose, dirty)
7
old-fashioned(adjective, dull, new, unfashionable, antiquated)
7
cheesy
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