underdressed

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U0050300 (ŭn′dər-drĕs′)v. (ŭn′dər-drĕs′) un·der·dressed, un·der·dress·ing, un·der·dress·es v.intr.1. To dress oneself too informally for an occasion: Don't underdress for the wedding; blue jeans are not appropriate attire.2. To dress oneself too lightly: When it began to snow, I realized I had underdressed for the hike.v.tr.1. To dress too informally for an occasion: Seeing the other guests in their evening gowns made me feel I had underdressed myself.2. To dress too lightly: You're underdressing the baby for such a cold day!n.1. Apparel worn beneath outer garments; underclothing.2. An outer garment, such as a dress beneath a tunic or coat, that is worn as part of a costume or suit.

underdressed

(ˌʌndəˈdrɛst) adj (Clothing & Fashion) wearing clothes that are not elaborate or formal enough for a particular occasion

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underdressed - inadequately or too informally clothedclad, clothed - wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; "clothed and in his right mind"- Bible; "proud of her well-clothed family"; "nurses clad in white"; "white-clad nurses"

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