Beneath your dignity

phrase

Not worthy of one's respect or attention.

Ignoring him was not beneath my dignity.
Visual representation of "beneath your dignity" - Not worthy of one's respect or attention.

Often appears as...

  • not beneath one's dignity
  • act beneath one's dignity
phrase

Not worthy of one's respect or attention.

Ignoring him was not beneath my dignity.
Visual representation of "beneath your dignity" - Not worthy of one's respect or attention.

Often appears as...

  • not beneath one's dignity
  • act beneath one's dignity
Definition 1 of 1
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Pride Implications

Using 'beneath your dignity' suggests you have too much pride to consider something.

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Cleaning his own mess was beneath his dignity.
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Social Status

Implies an action or task is too low for one's social or professional position.

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She felt greeting guests was beneath her dignity as a manager.
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Subtle Disdain

Expresses a subtle form of disdain or contempt for the activity mentioned.

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He considered responding to the rude email beneath his dignity.
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Pride Implications

Using 'beneath your dignity' suggests you have too much pride to consider something.

Illustration for Pride Implications
Cleaning his own mess was beneath his dignity.
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Social Status

Implies an action or task is too low for one's social or professional position.

Illustration for Social Status
She felt greeting guests was beneath her dignity as a manager.
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Subtle Disdain

Expresses a subtle form of disdain or contempt for the activity mentioned.

Illustration for Subtle Disdain
He considered responding to the rude email beneath his dignity.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Pride Implications

Using 'beneath your dignity' suggests you have too much pride to consider something.

Illustration for Pride Implications
Cleaning his own mess was beneath his dignity.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Social Status

Implies an action or task is too low for one's social or professional position.

Illustration for Social Status
She felt greeting guests was beneath her dignity as a manager.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Disdain

Expresses a subtle form of disdain or contempt for the activity mentioned.

Illustration for Subtle Disdain
He considered responding to the rude email beneath his dignity.
Visual representation of the word "Beneath your dignity"

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