indignation

Indignation is defined as anger about something thought of as unfair, mean or unjust.

(noun)

An example of indignation is when a child gets mad and throws a tantrum after his mom says no.

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See indignation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

anger or scorn that is a reaction to injustice, ingratitude, or meanness; righteous anger

Origin: ME indignacion < OFr < L indignatio < pp. of indignari: see indignant

See indignation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy. See Synonyms at anger.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English indignacioun

Origin: , from Old French indignation

Origin: , from Latin indignātiō, indignātiōn-

Origin: , from indignātus

Origin: , past participle of indignārī, to regard as unworthy

Origin: , from indignus, unworthy; see indign

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