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What is another word for Indignant? – 185 Indignant Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    outraged angry infuriated irate incensed indignant resentful affronted displeased offended scandalized shocked appalled disgusted exasperated frustrated vexed irritated annoyed cross displeased dissatisfied incensed inflamed infuriated irked nettled piqued riled scandalized upset vexed affronted aggrieved disgruntled displeased distressed disturbed exasperated galled hurt inflamed injured insulted miffed mortified offended pained peeved provoked ruffled scandalized sore upset wounded

    Meaning of Indignant

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, indignant means feeling or showing strong displeasure or anger, especially at something considered unjust or unworthy.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines indignant as feeling or showing anger or displeasure at something considered wrong or unjust.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes indignant as feeling strongly annoyed or angry because of something that you think is unfair or wrong.

    Example Uses

    • The community was indignant about the lack of action taken by the authorities to address the pollution in the local river.
    • She felt indignant when she discovered that her personal information had been shared without her consent.
    • The public was indignant at the news of the corruption scandal involving high-ranking government officials.
    • He became indignant when his favorite sports team lost due to what he considered a biased referee decision.
    • The audience was indignant at the comedian's jokes, which they found to be offensive and insensitive.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm composed serene tranquil pleased satisfied delighted happy content placid untroubled unruffled complacent apathetic indifferent tolerant patient understanding sympathizing empathizing approving supportive enthusiastic optimistic cheerful jubilant elated ecstatic

    Related Nouns

    indignation anger outrage resentment displeasure offense umbrage scandal controversy injustice wrongdoing corruption abuse oppression tyranny injustice unfairness inequality discrimination prejudice bias intolerance

    Related Verbs

    protest object complain criticize condemn denounce deplore disapprove dissent disagree rebel resist revolt demonstrate rally march boycott strike petition appeal lobby advocate campaign agitate incite provoke

    Related Adjectives

    angry outraged infuriated irate incensed resentful affronted displeased offended scandalized shocked appalled disgusted exasperated frustrated vexed irritated annoyed cross displeased dissatisfied incensed inflamed infuriated irked nettled piqued riled scandalized upset vexed affronted aggrieved disgruntled displeased distressed disturbed exasperated galled hurt inflamed injured insulted miffed mortified offended pained peeved provoked ruffled scandalized sore upset wounded