Indignation

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈnei.ʃnÌ©/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

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

Full definition of indignation

Noun

1. An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
2. A self-righteous anger or disgust.

Related terms

• deign
• dignify
• indign
• indignant
• undignified