indignant
Feeling or showing anger at perceived unfair treatment
Examples
In a meeting
“The team was indignant when their proposal was rejected without review.”
Over coffee
“She was indignant that they charged her for a service she never requested.”
Why this word
angry
Indignant specifies anger arising from perceived injustice or unfair treatment, while angry is a general term for displeasure without indicating the moral dimension
offended
Indignant conveys righteous anger at perceived wrongdoing or mistreatment, while offended suggests hurt feelings or taking something personally without the element of moral outrage
upset
Indignant denotes anger specifically rooted in a sense of injustice or violated dignity, while upset is a milder, more general term for emotional distress of any kind
Usage tip
Use when describing righteous anger triggered by injustice. Implies the anger is justified and stems from violated principles or fairness.
Etymology
Latin 'indignari' (to regard as unworthy) from 'in-' (not) + 'dignus' (worthy)
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