UNDERDRESSED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

underdressed

verb

past tense of underdress

as in uniformed

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Both would be perfect for an elevated occasion, or they can be dressed down with sneakers and a jean jacket.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
They can be dressed up with a belt, heels, and a nice top, or dressed down with flip-flops and a tank.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of dressed down

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Unlike traditional data centers, superclusters are packed with graphics processing units and related cutting-edge hardware tailored for AI workloads.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 13 July 2026
The project, which would also include community spaces and a village market tailored to support immigrants and refugees, was granted $5 million in May by the county to support its development.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of tailored

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The interior measures 45 sq m (484 sq ft) and is arranged around the open living area, which is furnished with a sofa and bean-bag seating.

— Adam Williams July 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
There’s an array of prestigious private contemporary houses neighboring the resort, furnished in modern style.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of furnished

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Many men, now subjected to heterosexual contempt as a culturally significant collective force for the first time, have proved less equipped to process it within the bounds of a basic social contract.

— Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
The new stage is fully soundproofed and equipped with a technical grid and climate-control systems designed for scripted and unscripted shoots.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of equipped

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Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
My high-octane mutt was leaping around the patio table and barking excitedly while my neighbors huddled together over their steaks.

— Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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