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