undignified

Example Sentences

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"This is the end of a very long nightmare for Tom, who had lived through the hell of an unjust accusation and an undignified detention," Felix's lawyer François Zimeray told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 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.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

His undignified progress through British politics and his scandal-soaked marriage were mocked in satirical cartoons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Health minister Karin Smyth said: "No one should receive care in a corridor - it's unacceptable, undignified and we are determined to end it."

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

In part, this was because the black elite considered such actions undignified.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson