underdressed

UK
/ˌʌndəˈdrɛst/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈdrɛst/

Translations

underdressedadjective
more underdressed
Comp.
most underdressed
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndəˈdrɛst/
US
/ˌʌndərˈdrɛst/
mal habillé
She felt underdressed at the gala, surrounded by people in evening gowns and tuxedos.
Elle se sentait mal habillée au gala, entourée de personnes en robe de soirée et en smoking.
Additional translations
pas assez vêtuSe dit surtout lorsqu'une personne n'a pas mis assez de vêtements pour se protéger du froid ou pour être convenablement couverte.
Synonyms
inadequately dressed
casually dressed
informally dressed
not dressed up
underdressverb

underdressed

Past Simple

underdressed
Past Simple
underdressed
Past Participle
underdressing
Gerund
UK
/ˌʌndəˈdrɛs/
US
/ˌʌndɚˈdrɛs/
sous-habillerS’habiller de façon trop décontractée pour l’occasion.
He didn't want to underdress for the gala, so he opted for a tuxedo instead of a simple suit.
Il ne voulait pas se sous-habiller pour le gala, alors il a choisi un smoking plutôt qu’un simple costume.
sous-habillerPorter des vêtements insuffisamment chauds ou protecteurs selon le temps ou l’activité.
She underdressed for the mountain trek and ended up shivering all day.
Elle s’est sous-habillée pour la randonnée en montagne et a fini par grelotter toute la journée.
Synonyms
dress casually
dress down
wear less formally

Definitions

underdressedadjective
Wearing clothing that is too casual or not formal enough for a particular occasion.
She felt underdressed at the gala, surrounded by people in evening gowns and tuxedos.
Not wearing enough clothing to keep warm or to cover the body adequately.
He was badly underdressed for the chilly mountain air, shivering in just a T-shirt.
underdressverb
To dress in a manner that is too casual or not formal enough for a particular occasion.
He didn't want to underdress for the gala, so he opted for a tuxedo instead of a simple suit.
To wear insufficiently warm or protective clothing for the weather or a particular activity.
She underdressed for the mountain trek and ended up shivering all day.