indignation

/ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/noun

Righteous anger sparked by something unfair or wrong.

Example sentences

“The unfair ruling caused indignation among the fans.”
“He expressed his indignation in a long letter to the newspaper.”

'Righteous indignation' is the set phrase, sometimes used mockingly of people enjoying their own outrage.

Synonyms for indignation

Often confused with indignation

indignation vs indignity

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Related words

indignantAngry about something that seems unfair or wrong.indolentAvoiding work or effort by nature; habitually lazy.incurTo bring something unwelcome, such as a cost or penalty, upon yourself.ineptLacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent at something.incessantContinuing without a break, often to an annoying degree.impudentRude and disrespectful in a bold, shameless way.