undignified
Undignified (adjective) means lacking dignity; embarrassing or unbecoming. Example: “Slipping on the ice in front of everyone was a rather undignified moment.”
How to use undignified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmbarrassing in a way that makes someone look silly or lacking in self-respect.
Word forms
more undignified comparative, most undignified superlative
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Slipping on the ice in front of everyone was a rather _____ moment.
Etymology
From un- plus dignified.
Rhymes for undignified
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What does “undignified” mean?
The word “undignified” means lacking dignity; embarrassing or unbecoming. In plain terms, embarrassing in a way that makes someone look silly or lacking in self-respect.
How do you use “undignified” in a sentence?
Here is “undignified” used in a sentence: “Slipping on the ice in front of everyone was a rather undignified moment.”
What part of speech is “undignified”?
“Undignified” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of undignified?
"undignified" (adjective) means lacking dignity; embarrassing or unbecoming.