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   In·dig·na·tion

   /ˌindiɡˈnāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment: "the letter filled Lucy with indignation"

   Word Origin late Middle English (also in the sense ‘disdain, contempt’): from Latin indignatio(n-), from indignari ‘regard as unworthy’.

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   INDIGNATION definition: 1. anger about a situation that you think is wrong or not fair 2. anger about a situation that you…. Learn more.

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   indignation stresses righteous anger at what one considers unfair, mean, or shameful. a comment that caused general indignation wrath is likely to suggest a desire or intent to punish or get revenge.

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   strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. Synonyms: choler, ire, wrath, exasperation, resentment. Antonyms: calm. indignation.

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   INDIGNATION meaning: 1. anger about a situation that you think is wrong or not fair 2. anger about a situation that you…. Learn more.

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   Indignation traces back to the Latin prefix in- "not" and root dignus "worthy" and means anger at something that is unfair or unjust. Another word for indignation is outrage. Be careful using these words as they have a bit of a negative slant.

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   a feeling of anger and surprise caused by something that you think is unfair or unreasonable. The rise in train fares has aroused public indignation. indignation at/about/over something The government expressed its indignation over the way the incident had been handled. indignation that…

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   1 day ago · Indignation is the feeling of shock and anger which you have when you think that something is unjust or unfair. She was filled with indignation at the conditions under which miners were forced to work.

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   Define indignation. indignation synonyms, indignation pronunciation, indignation translation, English dictionary definition of indignation. n. Anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, mean, or unworthy.

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    a feeling of anger and surprise caused by something that you think is unfair or unreasonable The increase in plane fares has aroused public indignation. Joe quivered with indignation that Paul would speak to him like that.

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    Indignation definition: Anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, mean, or unworthy.