indignation
Americannoun
noun
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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The more scholarly aspects of “1000 Women in Horror” often pair up with an indignation about how life in slasher films, just as an example, reflects life for women in general.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Some people expressed indignation and concern that a passenger could be bumped off a ship unwillingly.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
Marina de Cudeyo mayor Pedro Perez said there was "indignation, incredulity and sadness" after the apparent robbery of the statue.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
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 • Dec. 11, 2025
What really caused indignation in the town was not the results of the elections but the fact that the soldiers had not returned the weapons.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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