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Definition of underdress

underdress

/ˌʌndɚˈdrɛs/
un · der · dress
Plural:underdresses
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Adjective:underdressed
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Past Simple:underdressed
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Past Participle:underdressed
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Present Participle:underdressing
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• verb

1

To dress too informally or plainly for a particular occasion.

Example

"It is usually better to be slightly too formal for an interview than to underdress."

2

To wear insufficient clothing to protect against cold or inclement weather.

Example

"Tourists often underdress for the mountain climate and end up shivering on the trail."

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• noun

1

A dress-like undergarment, slip, or lining worn beneath a sheer or outer dress.

Example

"The sheer lace gown came with a matching silk underdress for modesty."

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• Rhymes for underdress

• Nearby Words

underdog
underdone
underdose
underdress
underdressed
undereat
undereducated

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underdress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underdress
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