beneath one beneath one {adj. phr.} Below one's ideals or dignity. Bob felt it would have been beneath him to work for such low wages. Categories: add yours human dignity {adj. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss