Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indignity
noun
/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/
Definition
a treatment that causes a person to feel shame or anger due to their perceived lack of respect or worth.
Examples
- He felt a great indignity when his ideas were dismissed at the meeting.
- The indignities faced during the interview left her feeling disheartened.
- They protested against the indignity of being treated like second-class citizens.
Meaning
Indignity refers to actions or events that are humiliating or degrading, making individuals feel less than they truly are.
Synonyms
- humiliation
- disgrace
- shame
- slight
- insult
