WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
in•dig•nant /ɪnˈdɪgnənt/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- feeling, characterized by, or showing indignation:gave me an indignant look.
in•dig•nant
(in dig′nənt),USA pronunciation adj.
in•dig′nant•ly, adv.
- feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base:indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.
- Latin indignant- (stem of indignāns, present participle of indignārī to deem unworthy, take offense), equivalent. to in- in-3 + dign-, stem of dignus worthy + -ant- -ant
- 1580–90
- angry, resentful, infuriated, mad.
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