INDIGNANT


Meaning of INDIGNANT in English

— indignantly , adv.

/in dig"neuhnt/ , adj.

feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.

[ 1580-90; indignant- (s. of indignans, prp. of indignari to deem unworthy, take offense), equiv. to in- IN- 3 + dign-, s. of dignus worthy + -ant- -ANT ]

Syn . angry, resentful, infuriated, mad.

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