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Synonyms for indignant


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-dig-nuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdɪg nənt

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Définition of indignant

Origin :
  • 1580s, from Latin indignantem (nominative indignans) "impatient, reluctant, indignant," present participle of indignari "to be displeased at, be indignant" (see indignation). Related: Indignantly.
  • adj angry
Example sentences :
  • The face, neck, and arms of the modest maiden were flushed with indignant crimson.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • She looked, as she always did, indignant at having said anything to please him.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • But those who knew Hester, especially the women of them, were indignant with him.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Hester rose and left the room, indignant with him for speaking so of his father.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Hester, more than Amy, felt her own rights, and was ready to be indignant.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • It made the dark blood flow into black Dirk's indignant face.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • "You want to keep me here because you are afraid of me," cried the indignant Blade man.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • At once Napoleon was summoned before the indignant instructor.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • He had caught the rustle of silks, the indignant breathing of a woman.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • His mind constantly reverted to the indignant woman behind him.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

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