indignation

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English

Etymology

From Middle English indignacioun, borrowed from Old French indignation, from Latin indignātiō, from indignor (to scorn, resent), from indignus (unworthy, not fitting), from in- (not) + dignus (worthy, appropriate). Attested since ca. 1374. Doublet of indignatio.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

indignation (countable and uncountable, plural indignations)

  1. An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
    He protested in indignation.
  2. A self-righteous anger or disgust.

Translations

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin indignātiōnem.

Pronunciation

Noun

indignation f (plural indignations)

  1. Indignation

Further reading

Middle English

Noun

indignation

  1. Alternative form of indignacioun