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

Other Word Forms

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

On social media sites, some indignant residents speculated that the acts were committed by unscrupulous developers who “wanted the trees gone” or were orchestrated secretly by the City of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

With more than 200 people seated before her, Brockovich said she was “indignant” and condemned the “failures” that led to the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times

And recently, Target’s repeal of diversity and inclusion efforts contributed to its sinking stock price as indignant customers took their business elsewhere.

From Salon

And near-empty screening rooms in recent days suggest that viewer numbers are diminishing amid a mostly hostile — if not outright indignant — audience.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not something you could do by Zoom,” he replies, indignant.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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