indignant

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling or showing anger, annoyance, or disgust, typically in response to something perceived as an unfair or unjust situation.

  - "She was indignant when she discovered the mistake on her paycheck."
  - "The audience was indignant at the unfair treatment of the actor."

• verb

  Expressing or displaying strong feelings of anger, annoyance, or disgust.

  - "The protesters indignantly demanded an apology from the mayor."
  - "He indignantly refused to accept the blame for the error."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

angry , infuriated , mad , resentful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indignant
agitated , frustrated , ignited

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Variants

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indignant , indignantly

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Forms

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indignantly, more indignant, most indignant

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'indignans', meaning 'unworthy, undignified'.

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Trivia

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1. Indignant is often used in legal contexts to describe a party's response to an unfair or unjust situation.

2. Indignant expressions are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and trembling.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anger: Indignant is a type of anger, characterized by a strong sense of unfairness or injustice.

2. Outrage: Indignant is a stronger form of outrage, often expressed in response to a perceived injustice or offense.

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Quotes

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1. When the Roman soldiers were asked to take part in the Claudian invasion of 43, they waxed "indignant". This was asking them to carry on a campaign "outside the limits of the known world."

   - Antonia Fraser,{it}The Warrior Queens{/it},1988

2. What you really need is a story that will not only excuse tardiness but encourage your boss to give you the entire day off.  … Should anyone give you the third degree on your return to work, don't hesitate to become "indignant" and stomp out of the room.

   - Jeff Foxworthy,{it}No Shirt. No Shoes. No Problem!{/it},1996

3. Melville was so struck by the drama of the Essex (deliberately battered by an "indignant" and maddened whale, which at last brained itself by sinking the ship) that he used it as the end of {it}Moby-Dick{/it}.

   - Paul Theroux,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},11 June 2000

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Culture

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Indignant is a common emotion expressed in literature, art, and music. In literature, indignant characters often drive the plot forward by challenging social norms or injustices. In art, indignant expressions are often depicted in political cartoons or satirical works. In music, indignant lyrics are common in protest songs and anthems.

How to Memorize "indignant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with clenched fists and a furrowed brow, expressing strong feelings of anger and disgust.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indignant' with the feeling of being treated unfairly or unjustly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Indignant Inequality' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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