indignation — anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The students expressed their indignation by staging a protest against the unfair grading system.
- His indignation was so intense that his face turned red like a tomato when he found out someone ate his lunch.
- The mother's indignation knew no bounds when she discovered her teenager had been lying about doing homework.
indignation
NOUN[/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/]
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indignatio', derived from 'indignus' meaning 'unworthy' or 'undeserving'. The word combines the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'dignus' (worthy), reflecting anger at being treated as unworthy.
Breakdown
in- (not) + dignus (worthy) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action/state) = indignation
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The students expressed their indignation by staging a protest against the unfair grading system.”
“His indignation was so intense that his face turned red like a tomato when he found out someone ate his lunch.”
“The mother's indignation knew no bounds when she discovered her teenager had been lying about doing homework.”
“Public indignation over the corruption scandal led to massive demonstrations.”
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