state of undress

noun phrase

formal
: not dressed
She was in a state of undress.

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Eason said police forced her outside in a state of undress in front of her neighbors. — Dave Savini, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 Like all of Liberation, the scene is funny, contemplative, and paper-cut sharp, a coup de théâtre for reasons beyond its state of undress. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025 There were a small number of other inappropriate language complaints and of him being in a state of undress. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025 In Arcachon, another popular holiday spot on the west coast, authorities have also introduced a 150 euro fine for anyone walking around town in a state of undress. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for state of undress

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“State of undress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20of%20undress. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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