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undignified

/ʌnˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
un · dig · ni · fied

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1

Appearing foolish, unseemly, or lacking in self-respect, composure, or proper decorum.

Example

"The two committee members engaged in an undignified shouting match during the public hearing."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'un-' ('not') and 'dignified', which ultimately derives from Latin 'dignus' ('worthy, proper, fitting').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undignified. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undignified
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