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

They’re notably mean-spirited and, often, comically wordy, in the way of those T-shirts featuring scrolls of indignant text down someone’s back, often printed in Impact, the meme font.

From Slate

“Few things are more common in newsrooms than journalists using tough and indignant language to refer to persons whose misdeeds they believe they are in the process of exposing,” CNN attorneys said in a court filing.

From Los Angeles Times

I was a little irrationally indignant on his behalf.

From Slate

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

Related Words

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