indignation

[in-dig-ney-shuhn]

noun

1. strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.

   Synonyms: choler, ire, wrath, exasperation, resentment
   Antonyms: calm

indignation

/ ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong

Other Word Forms

• self-indignation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indignation¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English indignacio(u)n, from Latin indignātiōn-, stem of indignātiō “anger, displeasure,” from indignāt(us) “deemed unworthy, scorned” (past participle of indignārī “to deem unworthy, take offense”; indignant ) + -iō -ion

Synonym Study

See anger.

Example Sentences

Roger’s indignation over gentrification isn’t enough, however, to motivate him to meet a deadline on what he now considers a disingenuous, assigned piece on the “evolving” Brooklyn.

From Los Angeles Times

Liverpool's fans revelled in how their interest in Isak has caused such rage among the Toon Army, their chants of "Hand Him Over Newcastle" greeted with a frenzy of indignation.

From BBC

Italians often mock foreigners for their interpretation of their recipes, but the indignation in this case is about something deeper: tampering with tradition.

From BBC

The public’s righteous indignation affected scripted media, too, with long-running shows like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Law & Order” criticized for their portrayals of a fractured system.

From Salon

The crackdown has drawn anger and indignation from historical authors and park advocates alike.

From Salon

Related Words

• displeasure 
• exasperation 
• fury 
• ire 
• pique 
• rage 
• resentment 
• scorn