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- Dictionaryindignation/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/
noun
- 1. anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment: "the letter filled Lucy with indignation"
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The meaning of INDIGNATION is anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean. How to use indignation in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Indignation.
INDIGNATION definition: 1. anger about a situation that you think is wrong or not fair 2. anger about a situation that you…. Learn more.
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. Synonyms: choler, ire, wrath, exasperation, resentment. Antonyms: calm. indignation.
INDIGNATION meaning: 1. anger about a situation that you think is wrong or not fair 2. anger about a situation that you…. Learn more.
Indignation traces back to the Latin prefix in- "not" and root dignus "worthy" and means anger at something that is unfair or unjust. Another word for indignation is outrage. Be careful using these words as they have a bit of a negative slant.
Indignation is the feeling of shock and anger which you have when you think that something is unjust or unfair. She was filled with indignation at the conditions under which miners were forced to work.
Anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, mean, or unworthy. See Synonyms at anger.
a feeling of anger and surprise caused by something that you think is unfair or unreasonable. The rise in train fares has aroused public indignation. indignation at/about/over something The government expressed its indignation over the way the incident had been handled. indignation that…
a feeling of anger and surprise caused by something that you think is unfair or unreasonable The increase in plane fares has aroused public indignation. Joe quivered with indignation that Paul would speak to him like that.
noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of INDIGNATION. [noncount] : anger caused by something that is unfair or wrong. The decision to close the factory has aroused the indignation of the townspeople. He adopted a tone of moral/righteous indignation.
