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.

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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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Word Origin and History for indignity

indignity

1580s, "unworthiness," also "unworthy treatment; act intended to expose someone to contempt," from Latin indignitatem (nominative indignitas) "unworthiness, meanness, baseness," also "unworthy conduct, an outrage," noun of quality from indignus "unworthy" (see indignation). Related: Indignities.

indignity

noun, plural in·dig·ni·ties.

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indignity

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