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närkästys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • indignation noun Anger provoked by something felt to be unjust, insulting, or wrong.
  • pique verb To arouse someone's interest or curiosity, especially suddenly.
  • resentment noun A bitter, lingering anger caused by feeling wronged or treated unfairly.

Senses

närkästys is used for these senses in English:

  • indignation An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
  • indignation A self-righteous anger or disgust.
  • pique (uncountable) Enmity, ill feeling; (countable) a feeling of animosity or a dispute.
  • resentment Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.

pique — full definition

  1. verb To arouse someone's interest or curiosity, especially suddenly.
  2. verb To wound someone's pride or make them feel resentful and irritated.
  3. noun A feeling of irritation or wounded pride, usually short-lived and caused by a slight.

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