adj
indignant
ihn-DIHG-nuhnt
adj
1
Feeling or showing anger because of something seen as unfair or wrong.
"She was indignant at being blamed for a mistake she didn't make."
How to Use Indignant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAngry because you feel something is unjust or beneath you.
Common pairings
grow indignant
an indignant reply
indignant at the accusation
Word Forms
more indignant comparative, most indignant superlative
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Etymology
From Latin indignans, present participle of indignari, "to consider unworthy, be angered," from in- ("not") + dignus ("worthy").