undignified
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Edinburgh city centre councillor Jo Mowatt told BBC Radio Scotland's Mornings programme that the practice made statues look "undignified".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Many would appreciate acknowledgment of the work we do—but asking for that seems undignified.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
"This is the end of a very long nightmare for Tom, who had lived through the hell of an unjust accusation and an undignified detention," Felix's lawyer François Zimeray told AFP.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
The 8-foot by 8-foot sheds have become a staple of quick solutions to homelessness but face the criticism of being cramped, flimsy and undignified.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
It was so undignified, but I lowered myself and sat next to her, our shoulders touching.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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