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

The union published testimonies from members across the UK describing unsafe and undignified care, with one nurse saying animals were treated better at vets.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

She clutched my arm tightly at every visit, sharing her terror that she would lose her prodigious memory—she was able to recite long passages of Shakespeare—and end, undignified, in a nursing home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

“Surely the Cong. Union will not gain converts by such undignified actions. I hope thee will call it off.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling