underdressed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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If you would feel underdressed, you have your answer: Don’t wear it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
So perhaps I jumped to the conclusion that Roy and Keeley were back together after the former showed up conspicuously underdressed in the latter’s apartment following his “stuck” revelation and subsequent letter.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
Unless you come decked out in your best Armani or Gaultier to see Carole Cook’s new show, “Dress Up,” in the new Upstairs at the Pasadena Playhouse series, you’re definitely going to feel underdressed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2023
One year on, there are fresh complaints that ice creams are looking a bit underdressed.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2022
I was heading home after school, underdressed in the latest fall fashions—Converse kicks, T-shirt, jeans with a ripped-out ass, unbuttoned Levi’s jacket with the standard-issue black hoodie underneath.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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