Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indignities
noun
/ɪnˈdɪɡnɪtiz/
Definition
Indignities refer to instances of treatment that is humiliating or degrading, often causing a person to feel shame or loss of dignity.
Examples
- She faced many indignities during her trial.
- The indignities he suffered at the hands of his peers haunted him for years.
- Experiencing indignities at work can take a toll on one’s mental health.
Meaning
Indignities are acts or conditions that offend the dignity or self-respect of an individual, often manifesting as disrespectful or demeaning treatment.
Synonyms
- Humiliations
- Insults
- Affronts
- Disrespect
- Injustices
