indignant

Definition

Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin indignāns, present participle of indignor (“to consider as unworthy, be angry or displeased at”), from in- (“privative”) + dignor (“to deem worthy”), from dignus (“worthy”).

Example Sentences

• "indignant dissent"
• "indignant look"
• "indignant response"

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