Indignation definition

ĭndĭg-nāshən

Anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, mean, or unworthy.

noun

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

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

noun

An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.

noun

noun

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

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

indignation

Plural:

indignations

Middle English indignacioun from Old French indignation from Latin indignātiō indignātiōn- from indignātus past participle of indignārī to regard as unworthy from indignus unworthy indign

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Recorded since c.1374, from Old French (=modern) indignation, from Latin indignatio, noun of process from perfect passive participle indignatus, from verb indignare, from adjective indignus, unworthy, not fitting, from prefix in- not + dignus worthy, appropriate

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