undignified
word
Definition
Behaving or appearing in a way that causes loss of respect or is not suitable for someone’s status or character; lacking dignity.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or semi-formal contexts to criticize actions that seem embarrassing or lower someone's respect. Common with verbs like 'look', 'act', 'seem', and in phrases like 'an undignified exit'. Often the opposite of 'dignified'.
Example Sentences
He made an undignified remark during the meeting.
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It was an undignified way to lose the game.
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She felt undignified after falling in front of everyone.
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It got pretty undignified when they started shouting at each other in public.
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No one wants to make an undignified exit from a job they've held for years.
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Dancing on the table was a bit undignified, but she didn’t care.
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