Question 1 · Quick check
indignation
CEFRC1
/ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
Anger caused by something unfair or morally wrong.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA self-righteous anger or disgust.
Examples
All the strikers came out of the building in indignation.
His indignation got the better of him.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningAn anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
More examples
In contextHe protested in indignation.
The Iron of it ſelfe, though heate red hot, / Approaching neere theſe eyes, would drinke my teares, / And quench this fierie indignation, / Euen in the matter of mine innocence.
Quick test
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Origin
noun
From Middle English indignacioun, borrowed from Old French indignation, from Latin indignātiō, from indignor (“to scorn, resent”), from indignus (“unworthy, not fitting”), from in- (“not”) + dignus (“worthy, appropriate”). Attested since ca. 1374. Doublet of indignatio.