V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
indignant
adjective
Definition: angered at something unjust
Synonyms: righteously angry, incensed, irate, offended
Antonyms: gratified
Tips: Indignant is derived from the Latin indignant-, the present participle stem of indignari, “to regard as unworthy.” If you feel an accusation against you was unwarranted or unworthy of you, you will be indignant (angry) with whoever made the accusation. When people are indignant, they are truly offended by something. The anger and disbelief felt by the person is expressed through the noun indignation.
Usage Examples:
She was so indignant at her paltry, nearly insulting raise, she immediately handed in her resignation. (offended, incensed)
Mike was indignant when accused of stealing from his company and set out to prove his innocence. (incensed, righteously angry)
He was indignant when they tried to blame him for the failed project. (righteously angry)
Her indignant gaze in response to the question showed that she was highly offended. (angry)
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