indignant

[in-dig-nuhnt]

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

indignant

/ ɪnˈdɪɡnənt /

adjective

1. feeling or showing indignation

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of indignant¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of indignant¹

C16: from Latin indignārī to be displeased with

Example Sentences

It was a nod to a president who had campaigned openly for the award for himself, and was clearly indignant that he lost out.

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When the charges were dismissed earlier this year for lack of evidence, Caroline said she was "indignant and disgusted".

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On social media sites, some indignant residents speculated that the acts were committed by unscrupulous developers who “wanted the trees gone” or were orchestrated secretly by the City of Los Angeles.

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With more than 200 people seated before her, Brockovich said she was “indignant” and condemned the “failures” that led to the Eaton fire.

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And recently, Target’s repeal of diversity and inclusion efforts contributed to its sinking stock price as indignant customers took their business elsewhere.

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Related Words

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