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- [in-dig-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən/
- /ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-dig-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of indignation word
- noun indignation strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. 1
- noun indignation Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. 1
- noun indignation moral offence or resentment 1
- uncountable noun indignation Indignation is the feeling of shock and anger which you have when you think that something is unjust or unfair. 0
- noun indignation anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong 0
- noun indignation anger or scorn that is a reaction to injustice, ingratitude, or meanness; righteous anger 0
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Origin of indignation
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English indignacio(u)n < Latin indignātiōn- (stem of indignātiō), equivalent to indignāt(us) past participle of indignārī to be indignant, take offense + -iōn- -ion; see indignant
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Parts of speech for Indignation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indignation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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 indignation
noun indignation
- rage — angry fury; violent anger (sometimes used in combination): a speech full of rage; incidents of road rage.
- fury — unrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion, or the like: The gods unleashed their fury on the offending mortal.
- pique — a fabric of cotton, spun rayon, or silk, woven lengthwise with raised cords.
- displeasure — dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.
- scorn — open or unqualified contempt; disdain: His face and attitude showed the scorn he felt.
Antonyms for indignation
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