indignant — feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
Example Sentences
- My mom was indignant when she found out the restaurant charged extra for ketchup.
- The students were indignant about the unfair grading system.
- He gave an indignant snort when accused of cheating on his diet.
indignant
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/]
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
The customer looked indignant when the waiter spilled soup on her new dress.
Nanny NANT is IN-DIG-nant about kids digging unfairly!
Though small, their indignant stand is significant against the magnificent halls of power!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indignans' (present participle of 'indignari'), meaning 'to regard as unworthy or undeserving.' The word combines the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'dignus' (worthy), reflecting the sense of considering something beneath one's dignity.
Breakdown
in- (not) + dignus (worthy) + -ant (adjective suffix showing state/quality) = indignant
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📝Examples
“My mom was indignant when she found out the restaurant charged extra for ketchup.”
“The students were indignant about the unfair grading system.”
“He gave an indignant snort when accused of cheating on his diet.”
“The citizens were indignant at the government's broken promises.”
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