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indignant

[ in-dig-nuhnt ]

adjective

  1. feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base:

    indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.

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indignant

/ ɪˈɪɡəԳ /

adjective

  1. feeling or showing indignation
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ徱ԲԳٱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·徱·ԲԳ· adverb
  • 󲹱-·徱·ԲԳ adjective
  • ···徱·ԲԳ adjective
  • ܲ··徱·ԲԳ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of indignant1

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin indignant- (stem of Ի徱Բ, present participle of Ի徱ī “to deem unworthy, take offense”), equivalent to in- in- 3 + dign-, stem of dignus “worthy” + -ant- -ant
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Word History and Origins

Origin of indignant1

C16: from Latin Ի徱ī to be displeased with
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Example Sentences

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On social media sites, some indignant residents speculated that the acts were committed by unscrupulous developers who “wanted the trees gone” or were orchestrated secretly by the City of Los Angeles.

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With more than 200 people seated before her, Brockovich said she was “indignant” and condemned the “failures” that led to the Eaton fire.

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And recently, Target’s repeal of diversity and inclusion efforts contributed to its sinking stock price as indignant customers took their business elsewhere.

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And near-empty screening rooms in recent days suggest that viewer numbers are diminishing amid a mostly hostile — if not outright indignant — audience.

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“It’s not something you could do by Zoom,” he replies, indignant.

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