noun

indignation

indignation, outrage, anger

She was filled with indignation at the injustice.

She was filled with indignation at the injustice.

He expressed his indignation in a letter.

He expressed his indignation in a letter.

indignation ((at/over/about sth.)) anger or annoyance provoked by (sth.) She was filled with indignation at the injustice.

Synonyms: outrage, anger, fury, resentment; Antonyms: satisfaction, pleasure, delight

From Latin 'indignus' (unworthy). It's 'in-' (not) + 'dignus' (worthy). It signifies anger at something seen as unworthy or unjust.

Think of anger caused by something that hurts your sense of 'dignity' or what is right.

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