Undignified

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd/

Definitions of undignified

adjective showing lack of dignity or respect

Example Sentences

A1 The clown's antics were undignified but entertaining for the children.

A2 She felt undignified wearing the oversized costume to the party.

B1 The politician's behavior at the press conference was undignified and unprofessional.

B2 The CEO's undignified remarks during the meeting shocked the board members.

C1 The royal family was criticized for their undignified behavior during the state visit.

C2 The award-winning actor refused to take on undignified roles in his career.

Examples of undignified in a Sentence

formal His behavior at the formal event was deemed undignified by the guests.

informal She felt undignified wearing sweatpants to the fancy restaurant.

slang I can't believe he did that, it was so undignified!

figurative The way she begged for forgiveness was undignified and desperate.

Grammatical Forms of undignified

• past tense: undignified
• plural: undignifieds
• comparative: more undignified
• superlative: most undignified
• present tense: undignifies
• future tense: will undignify
• perfect tense: has undignified
• continuous tense: is undignifying
• singular: undignified
• positive degree: undignified
• infinitive: to undignify
• gerund: undignifying
• participle: undignified

Origin and Evolution of undignified

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'undignified' originated from the Latin word 'indignus' meaning unworthy or not deserving respect.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'undignified' has retained its original meaning of lacking dignity or respect, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe behavior or actions that are inappropriate or unbecoming.