underdressed
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A friend who was at the party with me recalls that, as underdressed as he was, Epstein pulled everyone’s focus to him—even the most powerful people in the room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
I was already looking forward to seeing how Biebs planned to bring the radically underdressed “Swag” to Coachella in a few months.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
I’m going to be underdressed for the magentaverse.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022
We took a tour of the club once, and I felt uncomfortable and underdressed.
From Slate • May 9, 2021
It’s got a white stone exterior with pillars and brass accents, and it’s so painfully classy, I almost feel underdressed.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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