CEFR C1

undignified

adjective

Meaning

Lacking the seriousness, composure, or respectability expected of a person in a particular position or situation.

Examples

She felt it was undignified to argue about such a small amount of money in public.
The politician's undignified outburst during the debate cost him significant support.

Synonyms: silly, embarrassing, humiliating, ignoble

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undignified (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/

Definition

Lacking the seriousness, composure, or respectability expected of a person in a particular position or situation.

Examples

She felt it was undignified to argue about such a small amount of money in public.
The politician's undignified outburst during the debate cost him significant support.
They were forced into the undignified position of begging for their jobs back.

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