underclothed

Thân thiện

The child felt underclothed in the chilly morning air.

Definition

Adjective: - Inadequately clothed; wearing insufficient clothing for warmth, modesty, or a particular situation. This describes a state where a person is not wearing enough clothes, often implying a degree of exposure or vulnerability.

Usage

The word "underclothed" is used to describe a person's state of dress. It is a formal or descriptive term, often carrying a neutral to slightly negative connotation, suggesting insufficiency. It is typically used as a predicate adjective (following a linking verb like be, feel, seem) or attributively before a noun.

Examples

• The refugees arrived cold and underclothed after their long journey.
• She felt underclothed at the formal gala in her simple sundress.
• Providing aid to underclothed children in the winter months is a priority.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in sociological or humanitarian contexts to discuss poverty, lack of resources, or preparedness.
  • The report highlighted the plight of underclothed families in the urban shelters.

Variants and Related Words

• Underclothes (n): Clothing worn next to the skin, under outer garments (e.g., underwear, undershirts). This is a related but distinct noun form.
  • He packed his underclothes for the trip.
• Undressed (adj): Can be a synonym but often implies being partially or completely naked, rather than just insufficiently clothed.
• Scantily clad (adj. phrase): A more idiomatic phrase emphasizing that very little clothing is worn, often by choice and sometimes with a sensational or provocative implication.

Synonyms

• Scantily clad
• Insufficiently dressed
• Poorly clad
• Half-dressed (can imply being partially undressed)

Antonyms

• Overdressed
• Well-clad
• Bundled up
• Fully clothed

Học thuật

Adjective

1. inadequately clothed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• half-clothed
• scantily clad