slightly undignified

Frequency: 7.08.8 per million words

To a small degree.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.