state of undress

noun phrase

formal

: not dressed

She was in a state of undress.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Reynolds knew Higgins was found in a state of undress after arriving late at night with Lehrmann, but no further details, the senator told the court. —Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022

And to those who would strongly prefer not to see this woman in a state of undress, well, scroll safely out there. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2022

Track down and capture every one of these giant and murderous beasts, his age, state of undress and brain trauma be damned. —Will Bedingfield, Wired, 2 Feb. 2022

On April 14, he was spotted in a state of undress during a parliamentary video call. —Zamira Rahim, CNN, 28 May 2021

Seminar staff were openly ogling the women in their state of undress—smiling and laughing. —Greg Jackson, Harper's Magazine, 25 May 2021