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indignant

adjective
in·​dig·​nant | \ in-ˈdig-nənt How to pronounce indignant (audio) \

Definition of indignant

: feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation became indignant at the accusation
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indignantly adverb

Examples of indignant in a Sentence

Melville was so struck by the drama of the Essex (deliberately battered by an indignant and maddened whale, which at last brained itself by sinking the ship) that he used it as the end of Moby-Dick. — Paul Theroux, New York Times Book Review, 11 June 2000 What you really need is a story that will not only excuse tardiness but encourage your boss to give you the entire day off.  
 Should anyone give you the third degree on your return to work, don't hesitate to become indignant and stomp out of the room. — Jeff Foxworthy, No Shirt. No Shoes. No Problem!, 1996 When the Roman soldiers were asked to take part in the Claudian invasion of 43, they waxed indignant. This was asking them to carry on a campaign "outside the limits of the known world." — Antonia Fraser, The Warrior Queens, 1988 She wrote an indignant letter to the editor. He was very indignant about the changes. an indignant tone of voice
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Recent Examples on the Web

 But while some have criticized the Fuller House star for seeming indignant in the wake of the scandal, a legal source says that’s far from the truth. — Emily Strohm, PEOPLE.com, "Lori Loughlin ‘Is Remorseful’ and ‘Has Definite Regrets’ Amid College Admissions Scandal: Source," 21 Aug. 2019 At a tense public meeting in April, Breed herself was indignant that residents could call for leaders to respond to the city’s homelessness crisis only to go to such great lengths to obstruct a new shelter. — Dominic Fracassa, SFChronicle.com, "Breed beefs up patrols, outreach after more waterfront attacks come to light," 21 Aug. 2019 Largely cloaked in the anonymity of fake identities, the needlers tend to strike a pose of indignant anger in texts and other messages. — Phil Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, "WSCR-AM’s Julie DiCaro is still standing up to online bullies: ‘It feels good to let off a little steam’," 22 July 2019 Her stinging rebuke of the former vice president on the issue — and his indignant defense — nevertheless became the standout moment of the night. — Camilo Montoya-galvez, CBS News, "Gabbard says Harris hatched "political ploy" to "smear" Biden on race," 8 July 2019 That’s great news for anyone who’s ever fired off an indignant tweet after a quality TV series was killed. — Noel Murray, The Verge, "The pros and cons of endless TV revivals," 27 June 2019 At the time, Biden was indignant, saying Booker should be the one to apologize. — Matt Viser, The Denver Post, "Joe Biden says he regrets his comments on segregationist senators," 6 July 2019 An indignant Williams emphatically defended herself, denying she had cheated. — Deepti Hajela, The Seattle Times, "Serena Williams’ treatment resonates among black women," 11 Sep. 2018 And if nothing else, Mr. Lithgow has created a memorable Donald Trump: sputtering, indignant, blasting out rivers of verbiage in the hope of sailing away on them to safety. — James Poniewozik, New York Times, "Review: ‘The Investigation’ Makes the Mueller Report a Dark-Comic Indictment," 25 June 2019

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First Known Use of indignant

1590, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for indignant

Latin indignant-, indignans, present participle of indignari to be indignant, from indignus unworthy, from in- + dignus worthy — more at decent

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indignant

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English Language Learners Definition of indignant

: feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry

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indignant

adjective
in·​dig·​nant | \ in-ˈdig-nənt How to pronounce indignant (audio) \

Kids Definition of indignant

: filled with or expressing anger caused by something unjust or unworthy

Other Words from indignant

indignantly adverb “I didn't insult you!” protested Jack, indignantly. — L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz

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