indignant
[ in-dig-nuhnt ]
/ ɪnˈdɪg nənt /
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adjective
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.
SYNONYMS FOR indignant
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Origin of indignant
OTHER WORDS FROM indignant
in·dig·nant·ly, adverbhalf-in·dig·nant, adjectivesu·per·in·dig·nant, adjectiveun·in·dig·nant, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH indignant
indigent, indignantWords nearby indignant
indigested, indigestible, indigestion, indigestive, indign, indignant, indignantly, indignation, indignity, indigo, indigo blue
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British Dictionary definitions for indignant
indignant
/ (ɪnˈdɪɡnənt) /
adjective
feeling or showing indignation
Derived forms of indignant
indignantly, adverbWord Origin for indignant
C16: from Latin indignārī to be displeased with
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