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lack dignity

[/læk ˈdɪɡnɪti/]
verb phrase
carecer de dignidade
1. To be without dignity; to behave or exist in a manner that is undignified or dishonorable
His actions lack dignity and respect for others.
Suas ações carecem de dignidade e respeito pelos outros.
2. To fail to maintain one's self-respect or honor
She refused to beg for forgiveness as it would lack dignity.
Ela se recusou a pedir perdão pois isso careceria de dignidade.
Synonyms
be undignifiedbe dishonorablelack respectbe shamefuldemean oneself
Antonyms
maintain dignityshow dignitybe honorablebe respectableconduct oneself with honor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carecer de dignidade; faltar dignidade
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
carecer de dignidade; estar desprovido de dignidade
More formal phrasing common in Portugal
General
ser indigno; comportar-se indignamente
Alternative verb-based construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose face
lower oneself
stoop to something
beneath one's dignity
sell oneself short
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