Meaning & use
Undignified
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Lacking dignity; causing a loss of self-respect or appearing embarrassing.
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Slipping on the ice in front of the whole office was a rather undignified way to start the day.
He refused to take part in what he considered an undignified publicity stunt.
A note on using this word
The word often implies a loss of composure or respect in a specific moment, rather than describing someone's character overall.
Words with a similar meaning
embarrassingunbecoming
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Words with an opposite meaning
dignifiedgraceful
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