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

These nanoscopic audio devices aren’t just silly and undignified — more on that in a moment — they’re inescapable, popping up everywhere from Instagram interviews to red carpet premieres and award shows.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Their spokesperson, Hat Porter, described it as a "superficial quick fix for wider systemic issues" and said many patients' experiences of the technology were "intrusive, undignified, dehumanising and traumatising".

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

It was so undignified, but I lowered myself and sat next to her, our shoulders touching.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie