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Underdress (Verb)

Meaning 1

Dress without sufficient warmth; "She was underdressed for the hiking trip and suffered hypothermia".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • She underdressed for the winter concert and shivered throughout the performance.
  • The tourists underdressed for the mountainous region, not accounting for the rapid temperature drop at night.
  • During the polar expedition, some crew members underdressed and required medical attention due to frostbite.
  • The competitor underdressed for the outdoor marathon and struggled to maintain a consistent pace in the cold weather.
  • After underdressing for the snowy camping trip, he regretted not packing warmer layers.

Antonyms

  • Overdress

Hypernyms

  • Garb
  • Apparel
  • Enclothe
  • Raiment
  • Garment
  • Clothe
  • Tog
  • Habilitate
  • Fit Out

Meaning 2

Dress informally and casually; "On Fridays, employees can underdress".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • The university is known for a relaxed atmosphere, allowing students to underdress in casual clothes throughout the week.
  • When attending a music festival, you're encouraged to underdress in comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • On Fridays, employees can underdress and wear their favorite jeans and t-shirts to work.
  • Visitors are advised to underdress accordingly as the temperatures in the festival grounds tend to be hot.
  • During summer months, the company culture allows you to underdress in shorts and flip flops.

Synonyms

  • Dress Down

Antonyms

  • Overdress

Hypernyms

  • Dress
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