# indignant

/ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/ (US) · /ɪndˈɪɡnənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/indignant
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

feeling very angry or upset because you think someone has treated you unfairly. You use this when you feel that a rule or a right has been broken.

For teachers: feeling or showing strong moral or social anger in response to perceived injustice or insult. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'be'.

## Examples

- He felt indignant when he saw the unfair price.
- The local residents were indignant when the government announced plans to build a highway through their historic park.
- The diplomat's response was indignant, as he viewed the accusation as a personal attack on his professional integrity and a violation of international protocol.

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