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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Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Some people expressed indignation and concern that a passenger could be bumped off a ship unwillingly.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
When indignation morphs into a tone of “I told you so,” it will be flipped against us.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 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
He looks quickly from side to side, and when he realizes that no one in the crowd has noticed anything, he straightens his lapels in righteous indignation and swaggers toward the back entrance.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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