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- [in-dig-nuh nt]
- /ɪnˈdɪg nənt/
- /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-dig-nuh nt]
- /ɪnˈdɪg nənt/
Definitions of indignant word
- adjective indignant feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face. 1
- noun indignant Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. 1
- adjective indignant offended 1
- adjective indignant If you are indignant, you are shocked and angry, because you think that something is unjust or unfair. 0
- adjective indignant feeling or showing indignation 0
- adjective indignant feeling or expressing anger or scorn, esp. at unjust, mean, or ungrateful action or treatment 0
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Origin of indignant
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin indignant- (stem of indignāns, present participle of indignārī to deem unworthy, take offense), equivalent to in- in-3 + dign-, stem of dignus worthy + -ant- -ant
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Parts of speech for Indignant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indignant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indignant
adj indignant
- resentful — full of or marked by resentment.
- miffed — put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident: I was miffed when they didn't invite me to the party.
- irate — angry; enraged: an irate customer.
- livid — having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails.
- heated — made hot or hotter; warmed.
adjective indignant
- vexed — irritated; annoyed: vexed at the slow salesclerks.
- put out — a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
- cross — If you cross something such as a room, a road, or an area of land or water, you move or travel to the other side of it. If you cross to a place, you move or travel over a room, road, or area of land or water in order to reach that place.
- angry — When you are angry, you feel strong dislike or impatience about something.
- exasperated — Simple past tense and past participle of exasperate.
Antonyms for indignant
adj indignant
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- gleeful — full of exultant joy; merry; delighted.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
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