Indignation Definition

ĭndĭg-nāshən
noun
Anger or scorn that is a reaction to injustice, ingratitude, or meanness; righteous anger.
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Noun

Singular:
indignation
Plural:
indignations

Origin of Indignation

  • Recorded since c.1374, from Old French (=modern) indignation, from Latin indignatio, noun of process from perfect passive participle indignatus, from verb indignare, from adjective indignus, unworthy, not fitting, from prefix in- not + dignus worthy, appropriate

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English indignacioun from Old French indignation from Latin indignātiō indignātiōn- from indignātus past participle of indignārī to regard as unworthy from indignus unworthy indign

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Indignation Sentence Examples

  • Everywhere intense indignation was aroused by the cruel tortures and executions.

  • She has not even learned that exhibition on which so many pride themselves, of 'righteous indignation.'

  • Peter's first serious outburst of indignation was due to the prince's looting in Poland.

  • On first receiving the news, under the influence of indignation and resentment the Emperor had found a phrase that pleased him, fully expressed his feelings, and has since become famous.

  • But their excesses, and in particular the Cabochien ordinance of the 25th of May 1413, aroused public indignation; a reaction took place, and in the month of August the Armagnacs in their turn became masters of the government and of the king.

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Words Starting With

IININD

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NONION

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