Synonyms

indignation

American

[in-dig-ney-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

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

Synonyms:

choler, ire, wrath, exasperation, resentment

Antonyms:

calm

indignation British

/ ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən /

noun

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

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Related Words

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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“I feel a sense of indignation,” Kaegi said in a recent interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

Independent crossbench peer and entrepreneur Lord Londesborough said his email inbox was "awash with anger and indignation" from businesses over the government "sneaking in this clause on uncapped compensation".

From BBC

The federation said Lyskun did not inform it, the coaching staff or Ukraine's ministry of youth and sports of her intention, and "expresses deep indignation and strongly condemns" her actions.

From BBC

I once saw a post declaring it “cheugy” — with a bold, almost moral indignation — to serve Trader Joe’s appetizers because “everyone knows what they are.”

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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