Undignified

/ʌnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.faɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

lacking dignity or honor; humiliating.

Her undignified behavior at the ceremony drew disapproving looks from the attendees.

not worthy of respect or honor.

He found it undignified to beg for assistance when he had always been self-sufficient.

characterized by a lack of grace or poise.

The undignified manner in which he argued with his colleague left a bad impression on the management.

involving actions that are considered unrefined or improper.

The undignified exit from the meeting was a stark contrast to his usual composed demeanor.

From 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'dignified' from Latin 'dignus' meaning 'worthy'.

undignified behavior

actions that are not respectable or honorable

undignified moment

a situation that lacks seriousness or dignity

dignified

having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect

indignity

a loss of dignity or honor

to be uncool or pathetic

That dance move was so undignified.

to act in a manner that is embarrassing or shameful

She slid down the banister, which was just undignified.