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Meaning of indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something unjust or unwarranted
Etymology of indignant
The word "indignant" originates from the Latin "indignans," which is the present participle of "indignari," meaning "to regard as unworthy" or "to be angry at"
The Latin "indignari" is a combination of "in-" (meaning "against" or "not") and "dignus" (meaning "worthy"), thus the word initially conveyed a sense of something being unworthy or unmerited
Synonyms
outraged
angry
indignant
infuriated
incensed
irate
enraged
exasperated
vexed
displeased
offended
affronted
scandalized
shocked
appalled
disgusted
nauseated
repulsed
resentful
bitter
hostile
antagonistic
adversarial
confrontational
bellicose
pugnacious
truculent
testy
irritable
cross
cranky
cantankerous
querulous
peevish
petulant
fractious
querulous
snappish
waspish
acrimonious
caustic
mordant
sarcastic
scathing
vitriolic
acid
acrid
corrosive
caustic
Definitions
- Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something unjust or unwarranted
- * Having or showing a strong sense of injustice or outrage
Usage Examples
- The community was indignant at the lack of action taken by the authorities to address the environmental disaster
- * She felt indignant when her boss denied her a well-deserved promotion
- * The public was indignant at the news of the corrupt politician's acquittal
Antonyms
pleased
satisfied
content
happy
delighted
thrilled
ecstatic
elated
euphoric
joyful
cheerful
optimistic
tolerant
lenient
forgiving
merciful
compassionate
sympathetic
empathetic
placid
serene
calm
tranquil
composed
mild
gentle
meek
acquiescent
submissive
compliant
resigned
indifferent
apathetic
unconcerned
unbothered