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Recent Examples of undignified
There’s something faintly undignified about a president of the United States being goaded by a minor Russian official into making nuclear threats on social media.
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
People have understood how undignified the dying process can be and are seeking to implement laws that have proved highly successful in other states and countries.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
In her long, illustrious career, Mirren has never been so gloriously undignified.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 12 May 2025
But his 2024 campaign and this undignified exit will leave a sour taste that will be hard to chase.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
People have understood how undignified the dying process can be and are seeking to implement laws that have proved highly successful in other states and countries.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
In her long, illustrious career, Mirren has never been so gloriously undignified.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 12 May 2025
But his 2024 campaign and this undignified exit will leave a sour taste that will be hard to chase.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undignified
Adjective
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In an email included with the petition, Stuart does point to a California law barring the filing of frivolous requests for sanctions against opposing attorneys.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Filing a frivolous return carries a $5,000 civil penalty under Internal Revenue Code Section 6702.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pictures, show the tabby cat in the most awkward positions, from sitting like a frog, to biting his toenails, and just being generally goofy.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The best part of the movie might be the goofy post-credits dance scene between Farrell and co-star Tilda Swinton.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The brazen, silly grandeur of the piece was astounding.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Saturday Night Live alum's vast tattoo collection, at one point made up of around 200 pieces of body art, includes ink dedicated to his former girlfriends, as well as more silly, lighthearted designs.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The vibe was convivial and giddy, like a summer-camp reunion.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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California Republicans, going into their annual convention in September, were almost giddy about the redistricting fight, calling it a gift for momentum and unity.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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For all of these camps, the fracas at Alpha Genesis offered a new occasion to denounce the waste of taxpayer dollars on unseemly animal experiments.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Pointing to the often unseemly condition of nearby vacant lots, some residents have expressed concern that if the property owner simply sits on the lot without selling it after demolition, the site would remain a dirt lot for the foreseeable future.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This distinction also means there is no improper delegation of Congress’ taxing power.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Health inspectors cited the Mexican grocery store after carnitas and chicken measured at improper holding temperatures, a repeat violation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Obscene, offensive, indecent or inappropriate attire.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Anyone else in the room would expect to be arrested for behaving in such an indecent way in public, the man said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Undignified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undignified. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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