indignant

adj

indignant

adj

/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/

Etymology Borrowed from Latin indignāns, present participle of indignor (“to consider as unworthy, be angry or displeased at”), from in- (“privative”) + dignor (“to deem worthy”), from dignus (“worthy”).

1

Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

  • indignant dissent
  • indignant look
2 more examples
  • indignant response
  • indignant tone
Synonyms
angry, infuriated, mad, resentful
Derived terms
indignancy, indignantly, unindignant
Related terms
indign, indignation, indignity

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