infra dig

in·fra dig

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fruh dig]
- /ˈɪn frə dɪg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fruh dig]
- /ˈɪn frə dɪg/

Definitions of infra dig words

adjective infra dig beneath one's dignity. 1
adjective infra dig beneath one's dignity 0

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Origin of infra dig

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25, infra dig is from the Latin word infrā dignitātem

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Parts of speech for Infra dig

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Infra dig

infra dig popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

infra dig usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for infra dig

adj infra dig

degrading — causing humiliation; debasing
inexpedient — not expedient; not suitable, judicious, or advisable.
unbecoming — detracting from one's appearance, character, or reputation; unattractive or unseemly: an unbecoming hat; unbecoming language.
debasing — to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar.
demeaning — Something that is demeaning makes people have less respect for the person who is treated in that way, or who does that thing.

All 6 Synonyms of infra dig