indignation
Americannoun
noun
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See anger.
Other Word Forms
- self-indignation noun
Etymology
Origin of indignation
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
Example Sentences
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But above all for many, insurers have become the focal point of indignation.
From Los Angeles Times
Your loved one is exhibiting symptoms of outrage illness — they are hooked on anger, constantly seeking the next dopamine hit of indignation.
From Salon
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.
From Barron's
Yet the moral indignation will be directed only toward corporate executives who actually provide a service.
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."
From BBC
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