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undignified

Other forms: undignifiedly

Definitions of undignified
  1. adjective
    lacking dignity
    synonyms:
    discomposed
    having your composure disturbed
    demeaning, humbling, humiliating, mortifying
    causing awareness of your shortcomings
    infra dig
    beneath your dignity
    pathetic, ridiculous, silly
    inspiring scornful pity
    inelegant
    lacking in refinement or grace or good taste
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    antonyms:
    dignified
    having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
    composed
    serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
    courtly, formal, stately
    refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
    distinguished, grand, imposing, magisterial
    used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
    elegant
    refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
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