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self-indignation

self-in·dig·na·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self in-dig-ney-shuh n]
    • /sɛlf ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self in-dig-ney-shuh n]
    • /sɛlf ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən/

Definition of self-indignation word

  • noun self-indignation strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger. 1
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Origin of self-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 Self-indignation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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self-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.
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