indignity

[ in-dig-ni-tee ]

/ ɪnˈdɪg nɪ ti /

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noun, plural in·dig·ni·ties.

an injury to a person's dignity; slighting or contemptuous treatment; humiliating affront, insult, or injury.

Obsolete. disgrace or disgraceful action.

Words nearby indignity

indigestion, indigestive, indign, indignant, indignation, indignity, indigo, indigo blue, indigo bunting, indigo carmine, indigo snake

Origin of indignity

1575–85; < Latin indignitās unworthiness, equivalent to indign(us) indign + -itās -ity

SYNONYMS FOR indignity

1 outrage. See insult.

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Examples from the Web for indignity

Hand over the goodies or we could suffer some danger or indignity.
Election Day Is Scarier Than Halloween|P. J. O’Rourke|November 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It doesn't make you a better person because you endured the indignity and trauma of it.
On Her Own Terms: Why Brittany Maynard Has Chosen to Die|Gene Robinson|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bass once suffered the indignity of being the third hottest member of 'N Sync, widely considered to be less hot than JC Chasez.
The Ice Bucket Challenge: Celebrities Promote ALS Awareness, Washboard Abs|Amy Zimmerman|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Inside, he must have been thrilled—spared the indignity of embarrassing testimony while living to fight another day.
Sleaze and Scandal in the Sunshine State GOP|John Avlon|February 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST

First, however, he had to get past the indignity of his introduction by Today's Ann Curry.
Pawlenty’s Huge Iowa Gamble|Jill Lawrence|June 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But, now, it was surcharged with an indignant amazement over the indignity put upon her by the representatives of the law.
Within the Law|Marvin Dana
This deference made things much easier for the night professor, who otherwise would have suffered many an indignity.
The Music Master|Charles Klein
I rejoice to see that thou art free from the indignity of having any quartered upon thee.
More Bywords|Charlotte M. Yonge
But the Earl took the indignity of his mere trial so much to heart, that he very unwisely fled die country.
Odd Bits of History|Henry W. Wolff
His shame at the indignity heaped upon him that afternoon had been too great.
The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks|Hildegard G. Frey

British Dictionary definitions for indignity

indignity

/ (ɪnˈdɪɡnɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

injury to one's self-esteem or dignity; humiliation

obsolete disgrace or disgraceful character or conduct

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indignity

noun, plural in·dig·ni·ties.

Words related to indignity

Words nearby indignity

Origin of indignity

SYNONYMS FOR indignity

Examples from the Web for indignity

British Dictionary definitions for indignity

noun plural -ties