indign

[ in-dahyn ]

adjective

1. Archaic. unworthy.
2. Obsolete. unbecoming or disgraceful.

indign

/ ɪnˈdaɪn /

adjective

1. undeserving; unworthy
2. unseemly; disgraceful
3. not deserved

Word History and Origins

Origin of indign¹

1400–50; late Middle English indigne < Middle French < Latin indignus, equivalent to in- in- ³ + dignus worthy; dignity

Word History and Origins

Origin of indign¹

C15: from Old French indigne, from Latin indignus unworthy, from in- ¹+ dignus worthy; see dignity

Example Sentences

La mujer del campesino se indign mucho cuando su marido le entreg las cuatro pesetas.

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