Indignant: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Indignant adjective. Angry at something you see as unfair or insulting.
How to say it
in-DIG-nunt/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
3 syllables, stressed on the second (DIG).
Indignant in a sentence
Indignant at being blamed, the intern produced the email that proved otherwise.
The neighbours wrote an indignant letter about the new car park.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- affronted
- aggrieved
- resentful
- offended
Opposite:
- pleased
- content
Where indignant comes from
From Latin indignari, to regard as unworthy, from dignus, worthy.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The neighbours wrote an _____ letter about the new car park.
- indignant
- despondent
- lachrymose
Show the answer
indignant: The neighbours wrote an indignant letter about the new car park.