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It's downright undignified how many blazers I've bought over the years. And will continue to buy. They immediately give shape and add authority. With the perfect blazer, anything is possible.
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Meaning of "undignified" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNDIGNIFIED

undignified  [ʌnˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNDIGNIFIED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Undignified is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNDIGNIFIED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of undignified in the English dictionary

The definition of undignified in the dictionary is lacking in dignity.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNDIGNIFIED


amplified
ˈæmplɪˌfaɪd
certified
ˈsɜːtɪˌfaɪd
classified
ˈklæsɪˌfaɪd
cockneyfied
ˈkɒknɪˌfaɪd
dignified
ˈdɪɡnɪˌfaɪd
disqualified
dɪsˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd
diversified
daɪˈvɜːsɪˌfaɪd
fortified
ˈfɔːtɪˌfaɪd
horrified
ˈhɒrɪˌfaɪd
identified
aɪˈdentɪˌfaɪd
lignified
ˈlɪɡnɪˌfaɪd
minified
ˈmɪnɪˌfaɪd
presignified
priːˈsɪɡnɪˌfaɪd
qualified
ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd
unclassified
ʌnˈklæsɪˌfaɪd
unidentified
ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪd
unified
ˈjuːnɪˌfaɪd
unqualified
ʌnˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪd
unspecified
ʌnˈspɛsɪˌfaɪd
unverified
ʌnˈvɛrɪˌfaɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNDIGNIFIED

undiagnosed
undialectical
undid
undidactic
undies
undifferenced
undifferentiated
undigested
undigestible
undight
undignify
undiluted
undiminishable
undiminished
undimmed
undine
undinism
undinted
undiplomatic
undipped

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNDIGNIFIED

clarified
electrified
exemplified
genetically modified
glorified
intensified
justified
magnified
modified
notified
purified
quantified
ratified
rectified
satisfied
simplified
specified
stratified
terrified
testified
verified

Synonyms and antonyms of undignified in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNDIGNIFIED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «undignified» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of undignified

Translation of «undignified» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNDIGNIFIED

Find out the translation of undignified to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of undignified from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «undignified» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不庄重
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

indigno
570 millions of speakers

English

undignified
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अशोभनीय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مهينة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

несолидно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

indigno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসম্ভ্রান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

indigne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak bermaruah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

würdelos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

みっともない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

품위
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Undignified
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không đàng hoàng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண்ணியமற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अयोग्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

onursuz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

indegno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niegodne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

несолідно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lipsit de demnitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναξιοπρεπές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onwaardige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ovärdiga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

undignified
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of undignified

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDIGNIFIED»

The term «undignified» is normally little used and occupies the 110.921 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDIGNIFIED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about undignified

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5 QUOTES WITH «UNDIGNIFIED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word undignified.
1
Jeffrey Bernard
There's nothing undignified about lying about all day and being waited on by servants, sipping bloody champagne.
2
Embeth Davidtz
The smartest people I know have that extra edge. The risk is always there that you'll look terribly undignified and slobbering, and inside I cringe about that, but I should be more aggressive.
3
Rashida Jones
It's downright undignified how many blazers I've bought over the years. And will continue to buy. They immediately give shape and add authority. With the perfect blazer, anything is possible.
4
Charles Saatchi
I find the theatre faintly embarrassing for the actors performing on stage. It seems rather showy-off in an undignified way.
5
Ethel Waters
I've never been able to feel that there is anything undignified about making your living by the sweat of your brow.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNDIGNIFIED»

Discover the use of undignified in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to undignified and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Marriage: An Introduction
Why, then, single out those who are or wish to be primarily providers of sexual pleasure – to have lots of sex, with many people, to enjoy it, and to try to ensure that their partners also enjoy it – as undignified? Unless there is something ...
Raja Halwani, 2010
2
Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia: A Natural Law Ethics Approach
Now, it is certainly possible to objectively talk of certain states or conditions as being 'undignified.' Slavery, for example, is a condition that is deeply incompatible with the radical dignity of persons. The enslaved are gravely wronged by their ...
Mr Craig Paterson, Professor Tom Sorell, 2012
3
Dimensions of Dignity at Work
Particular kinds of work may be seen as dignified or undignified in themselves, or at least, in the latter case, as difficult to do in a dignified way. The distribution of dignified and undignified work varies strongly by class, gender and race and ...
Sharon Bolton, 2007
4
Dignity, Character and Self-Respect
loquacity or (I will not go into this distinction) garrulity (It need not be emphasized that clarityseeking simplification has nothing dignified, the rejection of fausse clarte and the experience of tints fading into one another, etc., nothing undignified ...
Robin S. Dillon, 2013
5
The Feeling Buddha
On the contrary, it is the flight which is undignified and shameful. Confronting and overcoming problems may seem like a painful process and most may seek to avoid it, but such avoidance simply leads to greater pain and indignity.
David Brazier, 2012
6
Hermes and His Children
13 However, “Though the world of Hermes is not dignified, and indeed in its characteristic manifestations produces a definitely undignified and often enough dubious impression, yet – and this is truly Olympian – it is remote from vulgarity and ...
Rafael Lopez-Pedraza, 2003
7
The Ethics of Voting
So, if it is undignified to accept money to vote, what makes it so? It is not (usually) undignified to accept money to work construction, to give a guest lecture, to take orders from a military superior, to take orders from one's boss at the bakery, or to  ...
Jason Brennan, 2012
8
Thena: Fight for the Future
I opened my house to him; but that undignified, corruptson ofa bitch hung up the phone on me. Bastards, you are all bastards! We • are at the beginningofthe road corruptwoman, rat, snake... Do notforce me to perform bad things; you will be ...
Tuana Dowan, 2012
9
Dignity: Its History and Meaning
There can be no argument, in my opinion, but that dwarftossing is undignified. But then againsoare many other human activities. To judgeby my experience, if the state takesit upon itselfto prevent undignified behaviorinclubs and barslate at  ...
Michael Rosen, 2012
10
Politics, Values, and the National Socialism
Finally, as opposed to 'Weight' or Gravity, all that is levity, frivolity, irrelevance, shallowness, needless triviality. Some clarifications and qualifications would obviously be necessary. Stage-acting and dancing are not as such undignified: a good ...
Aurel Kolnai, Graham McAleer, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNDIGNIFIED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term undignified is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rubio calls Trump undignified: 'We already have a president now …
Rubio calls Trump undignified: 'We already have a president now that has no class'. July 22, 2015 | Tom Tillison | 13 comments · Email. rubio2. Saying we ... «BizPac Review, Jul 15»
2
James McClean's flag snub starts an undignified race to be offended
Let me tell you a secret. I don't much like the national anthem. Quite apart from the fact that sending a lady “happy and glorious” when she is already worth an ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Opinion: An undignified game
The European Central Bank is meant to be independent from politics. But it's bending its own rules and mandate beyond recognition to buy incompetent ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
4
IAS officers slam 'undignified' treatment
The central IAS officers' body on Tuesday slammed the “unwarranted and undignified treatment” meted out to some civil servants in Delhi government. «The Indian Express, May 15»
5
Carlton sacks Mick Malthouse: undignified ending for legend coach
An undignified ending for a legend but one that Malthouse sought to bring on and not the board. A great coach brought down by a once great club. But at least ... «The Australian, May 15»
6
QPR 2 Newcastle United 1, match report: Magpies' undignified
It all comes down, then, to one game. A home fixture against West Ham United, a week from today, that will decide Newcastle United's survival. Coach John ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
7
Christi and Bobby Shepherd: Thomas Cook's silence is undignified
Here's what Thomas Cook says about itself: "Our timeless spirit of innovation started in 1841, and we have been giving customers what they want, from a partner ... «The Independent, May 15»
8
'The most undignified end to a beautiful life': Becky Watts family pay …
BECKY WATT'S family have paid tribute to the teenager describing her death as “the most undignified end to a beautiful life”. Just hours after her stepbrother ... «Scottish Daily Record, Mar 15»
9
'Two and a Half Men' Stars and Creator Talk 'Undignified' Goodbye
"The show has never been a dignified or particularly appropriate show and it will go out that way -- undignified and inappropriate," Lorre promised. "I think the ... «Entertainment Tonight, Feb 15»
10
Miss Manners: Invitations by text are undignified but convenient
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I realize we lead a technology-filled life, with cellphones, laptops and so forth. However, lately I have received text messages as ... «Washington Post, Feb 15»

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