i Register
In some senses, drabbish is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
adj
Somewhat drab in colour.
the fronts of the thighs of Gibberne's white trousers were scorched a drabbish brown
Having the character of a drab or low wench.
instead of the drabbish woman she had expected, Mrs. Hall saw a pale, dark-eyed, ladylike creature, whose personality ruled her attire rather than was ruled by it.