indignant

American  

[in-dig-nuhnt] / ɪnˈdɪg nənt /

adjective

1. feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base.

   indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.

   Synonyms:

   mad, resentful, angry

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indignant British  

/ ɪnˈdɪɡnənt /

adjective

1. feeling or showing indignation

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Other Word Forms

• half-indignant adjective
• indignantly adverb
• superindignant adjective
• unindignant adjective

Etymology

Origin of indignant

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin indignant- (stem of indignāns, present participle of indignārī “to deem unworthy, take offense”), equivalent to in- in- ³ + dign-, stem of dignus “worthy” + -ant- -ant

Example Sentences

“Thanks for your concern,” I say, trying to sound indignant, but I’m laughing, too.

From Literature

I could hear the childish whine in my voice and wished I could sound angry and indignant like Hannie instead.

From Literature

I made a noise somewhere between an indignant choke and a pterodactyl scream.

From Literature

Prosecutors said they were unaware the defendant had been deported to Ecuador and victims were left indignant, as much of the loot has not been recovered.

From Los Angeles Times

They also are indignant about the government unfurling a welcome mat for Fuyao.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• annoyed
• furious
• heated
• incensed
• irate
• livid
• mad
• miffed
• resentful
• scornful