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underdress

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un·​der·​dress | \ ˌən-dÉ™r-ˈdres How to pronounce underdress (audio) \
underdressed; underdressing; underdresses

Definition of underdress

: to dress in overly or inappropriately simple or informal clothing

Examples of underdress in a Sentence

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 Nevertheless, the blend of overpriced cocktails and underdressed waitresses proved to be a winning formula. — Kimberly Chrisman-campbell, The Atlantic, "Down the Rabbit Hole: The Surprising Tale of the Bunny Suit," 4 Oct. 2017 There are times when these anecdotes—being underdressed at Buckingham Palace, getting caught in your underwear on Air Force One, getting a condolence call from the president after your cat dies—seem like small beer. — Alex Shephard, New Republic, "Do You Miss Obama Yet?," 5 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of underdress

circa 1784, in the meaning defined above

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underdress

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English Language Learners Definition of underdress

: to dress in clothes that are too informal or not warm enough for an occasion

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