anger or scorn that is a reaction to injustice, ingratitude, or meanness; righteous anger
Origin of indignation
Middle English indignacion from Old French from Classical Latin indignatio from past participle of indignari: see indignant
A little girl showing her indignation.
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.
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noun
Anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, mean, or unworthy. See Synonyms at anger.
Origin of indignation
Middle English indignacioun from Old French indignation from Latin indignātiō indignātiōn- from indignātus past participle of indignārī to regard as unworthy from indignus unworthy ; see indign .THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Noun
(plural indignations)
- An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
- A self-righteous anger or disgust.
Origin
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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Sentence Examples
- Everywhere intense indignation was aroused by the cruel tortures and executions.
- She has not even learned that exhibition on which so many pride themselves, of 'righteous indignation.'
- On first receiving the news, under the influence of indignation and resentment the Emperor had found a phrase that pleased him, fully expressed his feelings, and has since become famous.
- Peter's first serious outburst of indignation was due to the prince's looting in Poland.
- In spite of the courage and presence of mind of Cairoli, who received the dagger thrust intended for the king, public and parliamentary indignation found expression in a vote which compelled the ministry to resign.
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WORDS NEAR indignation IN THE DICTIONARY
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