UNDERDRESSED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

underdressed

verb

past tense of underdress

as in uniformed

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This Calvin Klein bowling bag looks sophisticated and modern, but as Gregory explained, it could easily be dressed down with jeans and a tee.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
This versatile set can be dressed up with heels or dressed down with sneakers.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of dressed down

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The judge said her order was narrowly tailored and still allows USPS to establish its Ballot Mail Portal and communicate with states about ballot-design standards.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026
This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of tailored

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An office space in the home features a cozy nook outfitted with a West Elm sofa, tables from Anthropologie, a light fixture from Shoppe Amber Lewis, and a handmade rug sourced from Etsy.

— Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
The day area is outfitted with a simple white sofa alongside a breakfast table.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of outfitted

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There are plenty of Ostalgie museums in today’s united Germany, furnished with memorabilia of the German Democratic Republic, from twigs of barbed wire to Trabant gearboxes.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
The only teaser photo showing the production van's rear-end ahead of its mid-September debut does so from the vantage point of a large, breezy cabin tent, furnished with a folding table and chair set.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of furnished

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Reaching this secluded region requires specially equipped 4x4s capable of navigating volcanic landscapes, mountain tracks, and glacial river crossings that remain inaccessible for most of the year.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
The Ti 9 is rear-wheel drive and comes equipped with the DiSus-P Ultra hydraulic suspension.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of equipped

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Elsewhere, stoles stole the show, particular those draped languidly over the shoulder or fashioned as cummerbunds.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Debates the dystopian vision of Hulu’s A Handmaid’s Tale, lying flat on his back on a bed, draped in a red robe.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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