indignation

[in-dig-ney-shuhn]

noun

1. strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.

   Synonyms: choler, ire, wrath, exasperation, resentment
   Antonyms: calm

indignation

/ ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong

Other Word Forms

• self-indignation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indignation¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English indignacio(u)n, from Latin indignātiōn-, stem of indignātiō “anger, displeasure,” from indignāt(us) “deemed unworthy, scorned” (past participle of indignārī “to deem unworthy, take offense”; indignant ) + -iō -ion

Synonym Study

See anger.

Example Sentences

But above all for many, insurers have become the focal point of indignation.

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Your loved one is exhibiting symptoms of outrage illness — they are hooked on anger, constantly seeking the next dopamine hit of indignation.

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The crime caused great indignation and sadness in their home countries, where an intense search campaign was launched in the media and on social networks.

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Yet the moral indignation will be directed only toward corporate executives who actually provide a service.

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Damar's indignation about his eviction even comes with a scrupulous caveat: "I'm not angry at the tourists. I'm just angry at my own government."

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Related Words

• displeasure 
• exasperation 
• fury 
• ire 
• pique 
• rage 
• resentment 
• scorn