be undignified

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Used to describe a state of being lacking in dignity.

undignifiedVERBS + undignified

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Examples (10)

  • It would be quite undignified to argue in public.
  • She felt it would be undignified to beg for mercy.
  • His behavior at the party was rather undignified.
  • They considered her response to be undignified.
  • He thought a sudden outburst would be undignified.
  • To lose one's temper in such a situation would be undignified.
  • Despite the pressure, he refused to be undignified in his defeat.
  • Many found the politician's actions to be undignified.
  • Such a display of emotion could be seen as undignified.
  • It must be undignified for someone of his stature.