He thought washing dishes was 'beneath his dignity'. [=he thought that he was too good or important to wash dishes]
Theirs is a country that cherishes freedom and human 'dignity'.
The ceremony was conducted with great 'dignity'.
(..) Mr. Cooper signed it. And now, you won't close until we take away the last shred of his dignity? Bingo. Well, that's not going to happen. And why the hell not? Because I like Mr. Cooper (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1