indignant
adjectiveAngry because of perceived injustice or improper treatment.
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Clear all filtersAngry because of perceived injustice or improper treatment.
The state of being intoxicated by alcohol.
Unfair or unequal in an unjust way.
Unfairness or an instance of unequal treatment.
Impossible to repair or put right.
Fair treatment and action that respect what people are properly due.
Skillful handling or adjustment, sometimes involving unfair or deceptive control.
Skillful handling
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Only moderate in quality; not especially good.
Excessive or unjustified criticism of very small details.
Based on evidence and fair judgment rather than personal preference.
Judgment guided by evidence rather than personal feelings or interests.
Evidence-guided judgment
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A thorough examination and substantial repair, revision, or improvement.
Thorough revision or repair
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A combination of words whose meanings seem contradictory.
Favoring one side or person instead of judging evenhandedly.
Showing favoritism
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Treating someone with an air of superiority that appears helpful or kind.
Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.
Overly focused on minor correctness
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Ordinary and lacking imagination or distinction.
Ordinary and unimaginative
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Influenced by a preconceived opinion that lacks a fair basis.
An attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.
Unwarranted display of importance
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To correct or put something right.
To remedy a wrong or compensate for a harm.
To renovate or improve the condition and appearance of something.
Capable of being corrected or improved.
To repair or improve an old or damaged building or object.
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