slightly undignified
Frequency: 7.08.8 per million words
To a small degree.
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- He felt a bit foolish, almost slightly undignified, after tripping on the stairs.
- The way she had to rush out of the meeting seemed slightly undignified for someone in her position.
- It might be considered slightly undignified to argue over such a small amount of money.
- The comedian's desperate plea for applause was slightly undignified but effective.
- Wearing a mismatched sock to the formal event was a slightly undignified oversight.
- He found the whole affair of begging for donations rather slightly undignified.
- Her hurried departure from the awkward conversation was slightly undignified yet understandable.
- Despite his success, his habit of boasting felt slightly undignified.
- The queen's unceremonious fall from the horse was, of course, slightly undignified.
- Being caught sneaking a snack before dinner was a slightly undignified moment for the adult.