indignant

[ in-dig-nuhnt ]

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

indignant

/ ɪnˈdɪɡnənt /

adjective

1. feeling or showing indignation

Derived Forms

• inˈdignantly, adverb

Other Words From

• in·dig·nant·ly adverb
• half-in·dig·nant adjective
• su·per·in·dig·nant adjective
• un·in·dig·nant adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indignant¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of indignant¹

C16: from Latin indignārī to be displeased with

Example Sentences

Archerd was indignant, however, that prison officials had offered him a last meal of steak or lobster, but not both.

From Los Angeles Times

The mostly Asian American theatergoers on opening night all gasped along with me in indignant recognition.

From Salon

At a campaign rally in Wisconsin on Wednesday, an indignant Vance excoriated the media.

From Los Angeles Times

He was indignant — and not just at having been kicked off the reality show after its star, Donald Trump, had delivered his catchphrase: “You’re fired.”

From Seattle Times

Those were some big revelations for me — that even with people I was righteously indignant about, in almost every case, they did more for me than they ever did to me.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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