indignant
UK: ɪnˈdɪɡnənt | US: ɪnˈdɪɡnənt
adj. feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
indignant = in<not> + dign<worthy> + ant<adjective suffix>
- in (Latin prefix): Negation, meaning "not."
- dign (from Latin dignus): Meaning "worthy" or "deserving."
- ant (adjective-forming suffix): Indicates a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word "indignant" traces back to Latin indignari ("to deem unworthy"), combining in- (not) + dignus (worthy). It originally described a reaction to something perceived as beneath one's dignity or unjust. Over time, it evolved into its modern sense of anger provoked by unfairness. The root dign also appears in words like "dignity" and "indignity," reinforcing the connection to worthiness.
She was indignant when her colleague took credit for her idea.
His indignant reply showed how deeply he felt wronged.
The crowd grew indignant at the politician's dishonest speech.
"How dare you?" she said, her voice trembling with indignant fury.
He gave an indignant glare when accused of laziness.