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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIndignation
/ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong feeling of anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
"Her indignation at the unfair decision was evident in her speech." - 2
A reaction of anger or outrage in response to an offense or injustice.
"The community expressed their indignation over the proposed cuts to public services."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'indignation' originates from the Latin 'indignatio', which means 'displeasure' or 'anger'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to denote a strong emotional response to perceived injustice or wrongdoing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Indignation" is said worldwide
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indignation
Transliteration: ɛ̃.diɲ.a.sjɔ̃
"Son indignation face à l'injustice était palpable."
Empörung
Transliteration: ɛmˈpøːʁʊŋ
"Ihre Empörung über die ungerechte Entscheidung war offensichtlich."
indignazione
Transliteration: in.din.t͡sjaˈtsjo.ne
"La sua indignazione per la decisione ingiusta era evidente."
indignación
Transliteration: in.dig.naˈθjon
"Su indignación por la decisión injusta era clara."
indignação
Transliteration: ĩ.dʒi.ɡnaˈsɐ̃w
"A indignação dela pela decisão injusta era evidente."
अवमानना
Transliteration: avmānna
"उसकी अवमानना के प्रति प्रतिक्रिया स्पष्ट थी।"
愤慨
Transliteration: fènkǎi
"她对不公正决定的愤慨显而易见。"
분노
Transliteration: bunno
"그녀의 불공정한 결정에 대한 분노는 분명했다."
憤慨
Transliteration: fungai
"不公平な決定に対する彼女の憤慨は明らかだった。"
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