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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesindignación
Pronunciation / Transliteration: in.diɣ.naˈsjon
"La noticia causó general indignación entre los ciudadanos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A strong feeling or showing of annoyance or displeasure provoked by what is perceived as unfair, unjust, or demeaning treatment.
"A flash of righteous indignance crossed her face when she heard the biased ruling." - 2
Anger aroused by something mean, unjust, or unworthy.
"His speech sparked deep indignance among the working-class citizens."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'indignantem', meaning displeased or provoked, entering Middle English in the 15th century via Old French. It stems from the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'dignus' (worthy), reflecting a sense of anger elicited by something perceived as unworthy, unjust, or undignified.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Indignance" is said worldwide
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indignation
Transliteration: ɛ̃.diɡ.na.sjɔ̃
"Son indignation était palpable face à cette injustice."
Entrüstung
Transliteration: ɛntˈʁʏstʊŋ
"Ihre Entrüstung über das Urteil war verständlich."
indignazione
Transliteration: in.diɡ.naˈtjo.ne
"Provò una grande indignazione per il trattamento ricevuto."
indignación
Transliteration: in.diɣ.naˈsjon
"La noticia causó general indignación entre los ciudadanos."
indignação
Transliteration: ĩ.dɡi.naˈsãw
"Sua indignação era evidente durante a reunião."
आक्रोश
Transliteration: ākroś
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"इस फैसले के खिलाफ लोगों में भारी आक्रोश था।"
义愤
Transliteration: yìfèn
Script: 中文汉字
"他的不公正待遇引起了大家的义愤。"
분개
Transliteration: bungae
Script: 한국어 한글
"그의 부당한 행동은 사람들의 분개를 샀다."
憤慨
Transliteration: fungai
Script: 日本語
"彼の態度に対して強い憤慨を感じた。"
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