Definition of INDIGNATION

indignation

Plural: indignations

Noun

  • a feeling of righteous anger
  • An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
  • A self-righteous anger or disgust.

Examples

  • He protested in indignation.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English indignacioun, borrowed from Old French indignation, from Latin indignātiō, from indignor (“to scorn, resent”), from indignus (“unworthy, not fitting”), from in- (“not”) + dignus (“worthy, appropriate”). Attested since ca. 1374. Doublet of indignatio.

Synonyms

outrage

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 17

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