indignation
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dɪgˈneɪ noun
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.
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| anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong | |
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Indignation
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Word Origin & History
indignation
late 14c., from O.Fr. indignation, from L. indignationem (nom. indignatio), from indignatus, pp. of indignari "regard as unworthy, be angry or displeased at," from indignus "unworthy," from in- "not" + dignus "worthy" (see dignity).
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Example sentences
But let's watch the self-righteous indignation and reserve a little anger for the enablers.
The event was heavy with grief but electric with anger and indignation.
The hostilities run as deep as the indignation on both sides.
Sometimes, however, criticism is deserved and public indignation justified.
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