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- [in-dig-ni-tee]
- /ɪnˈdɪg nɪ ti/
- /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/
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- [in-dig-ni-tee]
- /ɪnˈdɪg nɪ ti/
Definitions of indignity word
- noun plural indignity an injury to a person's dignity; slighting or contemptuous treatment; humiliating affront, insult, or injury. 1
- noun plural indignity Obsolete. disgrace or disgraceful action. 1
- noun indignity Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one's dignity. 1
- noun indignity humiliating experience 1
- variable noun indignity If you talk about the indignity of doing something, you mean that it makes you feel embarrassed or unimportant. 0
- noun indignity injury to one's self-esteem or dignity; humiliation 0
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Origin of indignity
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin indignitās unworthiness, equivalent to indign(us) indign + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Indignity
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indignity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indignity
noun indignity
- opprobrium — the disgrace or the reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful; infamy.
- injustice — the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.
- insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
- obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
- grievance — a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something believed to cause distress: Inequitable taxation is the chief grievance.
Antonyms for indignity
noun indignity
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
Top questions with indignity
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