indignant

American  

[in-dig-nuhnt] / ɪnˈdɪg nənt /

adjective

1. feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base.

   indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.

   Synonyms:

   mad, resentful, angry

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indignant British  

/ ɪnˈdɪɡnənt /

adjective

1. feeling or showing indignation

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Other Word Forms

• half-indignant adjective
• indignantly adverb
• superindignant adjective
• unindignant adjective

Etymology

Origin of indignant

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin indignant- (stem of indignāns, present participle of indignārī “to deem unworthy, take offense”), equivalent to in- in- ³ + dign-, stem of dignus “worthy” + -ant- -ant

Example Sentences

An indignant squawk drew his attention to Tiamat.

From Literature

Those who’ve taken to the streets are indignant, emotionally engaged, opposed and driven to show opposition.

From The Wall Street Journal

The jewelers victimized by the crime are indignant.

From Los Angeles Times

In a sense, the film is a biography of a property—alive, indignant, eager to speak of its own spirits.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Absolutely not," was his indignant answer to the last question.

From BBC

Related Words

• annoyed
• furious
• heated
• incensed
• irate
• livid
• mad
• miffed
• resentful
• scornful