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The definition of indignant is feeling or showing anger because of something unjust.

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An example of indignant is a person who is disgusted by an act of prejudice that she just saw committed.

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adjective

feeling or expressing anger or scorn, esp. at unjust, mean, or ungrateful action or treatment

Origin: L indignans, prp. of indignari, to consider as unworthy or improper, be displeased at < in-, not + dignari, to deem worthy < dignus, worthy: see dignity

Related Forms:

indignantly adverb

See indignant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Characterized by or filled with indignation. See Synonyms at angry.

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Origin: Latin indignāns, indignant-

Origin: , present participle of indignārī, to be indignant

Origin: , from indignus, unworthy; see indign

Related Forms:

in·digˈnant·ly adverb

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