indignant  /ɪn ˈdɪɡ nənt/ ? Meaning of "indignant"

Add to My List

Definition(s):

  • (adj) angered at something unjust or wrong

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. People were furious when the released hostage showed to the media the torture signs and indignantly demanded justice for the victim.
  2. Prosecutor was cold and indignant in his summation, insisting that jealousy over an affair was the motive for the murder.
  3. She was indignant that for no fault of hers she was not allowed to take part in the discussion.

Quotes

  1. "Like all French people, I'm indignant that a man could be deprived of freedom in such a way," Sarkozy wrote. "Such treatment, which totally lacks humanity, ignores universally recognized principles when it comes to prisoners, firstly the...
    on Jun 25, 2010 By: Nicolas Sarkozy Source: The Associated Press

  2. "Now many people abroad are awaiting for the reaction of the courts and the Council of State before a people profoundly indignant by what has happened," Castro wrote, referring to widespread speculation about the trial and possible death...
    on May 7, 2007 By: Fidel Castro Source: Forbes

  3. "The city is indignant," Mayor Marcelo Ebrard told a news conference. "What we saw yesterday was ethically unacceptable."
    on Jun 20, 2008 By: Marcelo Ebrard Source: FOXNews

Word of the Day
microcosm
/ˈmaɪ krə ˌkɑ zəm /