Indignation

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Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of indignation

noun a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something unjust or unfair

Example Sentences

A1 She felt indignation when her brother ate the last cookie.

A2 The students expressed their indignation at the unfair grading system.

B1 The workers' indignation grew as they realized they were being underpaid.

B2 The politician's speech sparked indignation among the citizens.

C1 The CEO's decision caused widespread indignation among the employees.

C2 The artist's controversial work was met with both admiration and indignation.

Examples of indignation in a Sentence

formal The politician expressed his indignation at the corrupt practices within the government.

informal She couldn't hide her indignation when her brother ate the last piece of cake.

slang I was so mad, I was filled with pure indignation.

figurative The artist's painting evoked a sense of indignation towards societal norms.

Grammatical Forms of indignation

plural

indignations

comparative

more indignant

superlative

most indignant

present tense

indignates

future tense

will indignate

perfect tense

has indignated

continuous tense

is indignating

singular

indignation

positive degree

indignant

infinitive

to indignate

gerund

indignating

participle

indignated

Origin and Evolution of indignation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indignation' originated from the Latin word 'indignatio', which means 'unworthy' or 'unworthy of'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indignation' has come to mean anger or resentment towards something perceived as unfair or unjust, evolving from its original meaning of unworthiness.