indignant
/in'dignent/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment, injustice, or wrongdoing.
Usage
The adjective "indignant" describes a strong feeling of righteous anger, typically provoked by something considered unjust, insulting, or offensive. It implies a sense of moral outrage.
Examples
- She was indignant when her colleague took credit for her idea.
- The indignant customer demanded to speak to the manager about the poor service.
- He wrote an indignant letter to the newspaper protesting the new policy.
- An indignant look crossed her face when she heard the false accusation.
Advanced Usage
To be indignant at/over/about something: This is the standard construction to specify the cause of the indignation.
- The community was indignant at the council's decision to close the library.
- He felt indignant over the way he had been treated.
To be indignant that...: Used when introducing a clause explaining the reason for the anger.
- She was indignant that her honesty had been questioned.
Variants and Related Words
Indignantly (adverb): In a manner showing indignation.
- "That's not true!" she replied indignantly.
Indignation (noun): The feeling of being indignant; righteous anger.
- The announcement was met with widespread public indignation.
Synonyms
- Outraged: Feeling intense anger or shock.
- Incensed: Very angry; enraged.
- Umbrageous (formal): Taking offense easily.
- Aggrieved: Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.
Idioms and Phrases
- Righteously indignant: Emphasizes that the anger is based on a perceived violation of justice or morality.
- The voters were righteously indignant about the corruption scandal.
Adjective
- angered at something unjust or wrong
- an indignant denial
- incensed at the judges' unfairness
- a look of outraged disbelief
- umbrageous at the loss of their territory