indignant
Americanadjective
adjective
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
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Those who’ve taken to the streets are indignant, emotionally engaged, opposed and driven to show opposition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
When the charges were dismissed earlier this year for lack of evidence, Caroline said she was "indignant and disgusted".
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025
When she interjected that most actors don’t earn much, Hammock became indignant.
From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025
In the piece, Hekker alternates between playful and indignant.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2025
The model threw me, then Miss Lacey, a galled look—apparently indignant that I’d been so bold as to give my opinion.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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