indignation
Translation
indignation, righteous anger
Examples
She was filled with indignation at the injustice.
She was filled with indignation at the injustice.
His voice trembled with indignation.
His voice trembled with indignation.
Grammar Patterns
((at/over/about sth.)) anger caused by (sth.) unfair She was filled with indignation at the injustice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: outrage, fury, anger; Antonyms: delight, pleasure
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'dignus' (worthy). It means anger at something considered unworthy or unjust.
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-dignity' – the feeling that something is beneath one's dignity or is an insult, causing anger.