SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
indignation
noun
Anger at something considered unjust or improper.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Anger at wrongdoing
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Usage distinction
Return to topIndignation is anger prompted by perceived injustice or improper conduct; its cause may still be disputed.
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See indignation in use
The unfair disqualification provoked widespread indignation.
At a shared studio, Mina expressed indignation when another member displayed her unfinished sketch without asking.
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