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indignity

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Noun — An act or situation that causes humiliation or a loss of dignity.

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suffer the indignity of endure indignities

Etymology

From Latin indignitas, from indignus, "unworthy," from in- ("not") + dignus ("worthy").

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What does “indignity” mean?
The word “indignity” means an act or situation that causes humiliation or a loss of dignity. In plain terms, a humiliating experience or insult to your sense of self-respect.
How do you pronounce “indignity”?
“Indignity” is pronounced ihn-DIHG-nih-tee (/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “indignity” in a sentence?
Here is “indignity” used in a sentence: “Being searched at the airport felt like one more indignity after a long trip.”
What part of speech is “indignity”?
“Indignity” is a noun.
Where does the word “indignity” come from?
The word “indignity” comes from Latin. From Latin indignitas, from indignus, "unworthy," from in- ("not") + dignus ("worthy").

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