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indignation

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

noun

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

    Synonyms:
    choler, ire, wrath, exasperation, resentment
    Antonyms:
    calm
indignation British  
/ ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən /

noun

  1. 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

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