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noun. /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/ [uncountable] 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…
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. Synonyms: choler, ire, wrath, exasperation, resentment. Antonyms: calm. indignation.
us / ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. anger about a situation that you think is wrong or not fair. Synonym. outrage. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Anger and displeasure. acrimony. anger. animus. annoyance. bad feelings idiom. flap. fuss. get the hump idiom. gorge. grit your teeth idiom. grudge.
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.
Define indignation. indignation synonyms, indignation pronunciation, indignation translation, English dictionary definition of indignation. n. Anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, mean, or unworthy.
noun [ U ] uk / ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃ ə n / us. Add to word list. the feeling of being indignant: His voice was trembling with indignation. (Definition of indignation from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of indignation. in Chinese (Traditional) （由錯誤或不公正的事激起的）憤怒，憤慨… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
4 days 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. [ + at] No wonder he could hardly contain his indignation. Synonyms: resentment, anger, rage, fury More Synonyms of indignation.
