indignation
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[edit] Etymology
Recorded since c.1374, from Old French (=modern) indignation, from Latin indignatio, noun of process from perfect passive participle indignatus, from verb indignare, from adjective indignus, unworthy, not fitting, from prefix in- not + dignus worthy, appropriate
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈnei.ʃn̩/
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- Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn
[edit] Noun
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indignation (plural indignations)
- An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
- A self-righteous anger or disgust.
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anger aroused by some perceived offense or injustice
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self righteous anger or disgust
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[edit] French
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