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indignation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation means: Anger caused by something you think is unfair or wrong.

noun

ANGER AT UNFAIRNESSC1

Anger caused by something you think is unfair or wrong.

  • His unfair remarks filled her with indignation.
  • There was public indignation over the cuts.
  • She spoke with indignation about the workers' treatment.

How to use it: indignation at/over something (She expressed indignation at the unfair decision.)

Similar words: outrage, anger

Common phrases: with indignation, public indignation, express indignation

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What does indignation mean?

Anger caused by something you think is unfair or wrong.

What is indignation in other languages?

Türkçe: öfke · Español: indignación · Français: indignation · Deutsch: Empörung · Italiano: indignazione · 日本語: 憤り

How do you pronounce indignation?

It is pronounced /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/.

How do you use indignation in a sentence?

His unfair remarks filled her with indignation. There was public indignation over the cuts.

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