UNDIGNIFIED Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

undignified

adjective

Definition of undignified

as in frivolous

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Recent Examples of undignified In pop culture, the representation of gay men has largely been limited to a narrow list of tragic themes and undignified caricatures, Duquette said. — Ian Kerner 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026 The 8-foot-by-8-foot sheds have become a staple of quick solutions to homelessness but face the criticism of being cramped, flimsy and undignified. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 Being unable to reliably feed your family healthy and nutritious foods in a way that aligns with your values can feel undignified. — Senbagam Virudachalam, The Conversation, 25 Nov. 2025 One gets the sense of a male playwright feeling uncomfortable about the possibility of making a female character look undignified — but Ibsen’s own satire gets us past that. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undignified

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Adjective

Many academics see sports as frivolous and corrupting, as a distraction from the higher purpose of moral and intellectual formation—and as the most visible sign of the commercialization and corporatization of the modern university.

— Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
Movies The world of fashion is often thought of as frivolous—more spangles than substance, more commerce than art.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of frivolous

Adjective

This gives the Blackjaw a more compact, natural form without having a big, goofy faux-carabiner jutting out the end.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
The only player who can match Mbappé for talent is Haaland who, unlike Mbappé, has a goofy, accessible and affable persona online.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of goofy

Adjective

With so many of its procedural plots echoing and sometimes directly referencing real-world events, Cupertino is more substantive and less inherently silly than Elsbeth.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of silly

Adjective

Seeing Kehlani revert to a giddy teenager was another tender highlight of the night.

— Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Campers and off-road enthusiasts will most certainly be giddy about the open-air setup, since the doors and rear glass come off and the power roof slides back for a true open-air feel.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of giddy

Adjective

Recently, our president engaged in yet another of his unseemly acts, which quickly passed like so many other indecencies once fresh provocations arrived.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
King’s reaction, and the way the media was reporting on the verdict, revealed an unseemly form of racial stereotyping, associating a particular moral or legal position with being Black.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of unseemly

Adjective

Electrical issues — like faulty wiring, overloaded power strips, and improper extension cord usage — are the leading cause of fatal fires so far this year.

— Lillian Bonsignore, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
The action comes as Livingston locals raised concerns about the film’s impact on local business — and notably the city’s sole food bank — as well as improper notification about hazardous stunts.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026

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