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indignation

UK
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

Translations

indignationnoun
indignations
pl
The unfair treatment of the workers sparked widespread indignation among the community.
Le traitement injuste des travailleurs a suscité une vive indignation dans la communauté.
Synonyms
anger
resentment
fury
outrage
displeasure
exasperation
irritation
annoyance
indignationadjective
UK
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., “indignation meeting”); not normally gradable.

Definitions

indignationnoun
A strong feeling of displeasure or anger at something considered unjust, offensive, or insulting.
The unfair treatment of the workers sparked widespread indignation among the community.
indignationadjective
Attributive: expressing or characterized by outrage or anger, typically used before another noun.
The citizens organized an indignation meeting at the town hall.
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