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View usage for: (ʌndɪgnɪfaɪd) adjectiveIf you describe someone's actions as undignified, you mean they are foolish or embarrassing. It is sad to see a county confine its activities to undignified public bickering. There followed an undignified slamming of doors. All this public outpouring is so undignified. Synonyms: unseemly, inappropriate, unsuitable, improper More Synonyms of undignified undignified in British English (ʌnˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd) adjectivelacking in dignity Examples of 'undignified' in a sentenceundignified My first exit was a rather undignified tumble onto the tarmac.It is said to follow a rather undignified incident involving a flying cup of tea.And you can only imagine the undignified scramble to get on that aeroplane.Planning would be easier and there would be none of the undignified scramble to get things through ahead of an election.It's all very undignified and rather sad.She had to run about after him, though it was rather undignified.Shoulder injuries brought his career to an undignified end in 2004 after three defeats.A totally undignified scramble saw him almost barged to the ground.It was the first time in four years a Portugal player had seen red and brought their proud record to an undignified end.She said: 'What an undignified end to a career fighting for their country.Many people would enjoy their lives more if they didn't have the fear that they may have a slow, agonising and undignified death. Definition foolish or embarrassing All this public outpouring is so undignified. Synonyms unrefined inelegant ungentlemanly beneath you unladylike indecorous infra dig (informal) lacking dignity beneath your dignity Opposites becoming , seemly , appropriate, suitable , proper , elegant , refined , dignified , decorous Additional synonymsDefinition indecent The politicians denied any improper behaviour. Synonyms indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly, untoward, risqué, smutty, unbecoming, unfitting, impolite, off-colour, indelicate, indecorousDefinition not suitable or proper Some clients had been sold inappropriate polices. Synonyms unsuitable, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, incompatible, ineligible, unsuited, ill-fitted, ill-suited Synonyms improper, rude, coarse, indecent, tasteless, unseemly, churlish, untoward, undignified, boorish, uncouth, impolite, immodest, uncivil, ill-bred, unmannerlyNearby words ofundignified - underwrite
- undesirable
- undeveloped
- undignified
- undisciplined
- undisclosed
- undisguised
Additional synonymsDefinition not proper or appropriate to a person or position Those involved had performed acts unbecoming of university students. Synonyms unseemly, inappropriate, unfit, offensive, improper, tasteless, discreditable, indelicate, indecorous, unbefitting Definition not right or appropriate for a particular purpose Amy's shoes were unsuitable for walking any distance. Synonyms inappropriate, unacceptable, unfit, unfitting, out of place, improper, incompatible, ineligible, incongruous, unseemly, out of character, unsuited, unbecoming, out of keeping, unseasonable, unbefitting, inapt, infelicitous, inapposite |