undignified
|un-dig-ni-fied|
B2
/ʌnˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undignified' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'dignified', which comes from Latin 'dignus' meaning 'worthy'.
Historical Evolution
'dignified' changed from the Latin word 'dignificare' and eventually became the modern English word 'dignified'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not worthy or lacking worthiness', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking dignity or decorum'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in dignity or decorum.
His behavior at the party was undignified.
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