adj
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indignant
ihn-DIHG-nuhnt
Indignant (adj) means feeling or showing anger because of something seen as unfair or wrong. Example: “She was indignant at being blamed for a mistake she didn't make.”
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Feeling or showing anger because of something seen as unfair or wrong.
"She was indignant at being blamed for a mistake she didn't make."
How to use indignant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAngry because you feel something is unjust or beneath you.
Common pairings
grow indignant
an indignant reply
indignant at the accusation
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more indignant
- Superlative
- most indignant
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Etymology
From Latin indignans, present participle of indignari, "to consider unworthy, be angered," from in- ("not") + dignus ("worthy").
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Rhymes for indignant
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What does “indignant” mean?
The word “indignant” means feeling or showing anger because of something seen as unfair or wrong. In plain terms, angry because you feel something is unjust or beneath you.
How do you pronounce “indignant”?
“Indignant” is pronounced ihn-DIHG-nuhnt (/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “indignant” in a sentence?
Here is “indignant” used in a sentence: “She was indignant at being blamed for a mistake she didn't make.”
What part of speech is “indignant”?
“Indignant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “indignant” come from?
The word “indignant” comes from Latin. From Latin indignans, present participle of indignari, "to consider unworthy, be angered," from in- ("not") + dignus ("worthy").
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