indignant Meaning & Definition
What Does Indignant Mean?
Indignant is an adjective that means Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.
Indignant: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | incensed, umbrageous and angry |
| Comparative / superlative | more indignant, most indignant |
Indignant Definition (Adjective)
- Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.
indignant dissent
Synonyms of Indignant
Indignant synonyms and antonyms →Indignant in a Sentence
indignant dissent
indignant look
indignant response
indignant tone
Word Forms & Grammar
indignant (comparative more indignant, superlative most indignant)
Words That Rhyme With Indignant
Origin of Indignant
Borrowed from Latin indignāns, present participle of indignor (“to consider as unworthy, be angry or displeased at”), from in- (“privative”) + dignor (“to deem worthy”), from dignus (“worthy”).
Indignant Pronunciation
You say indignant as /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (dɪɡ).
Common Questions About Indignant
What part of speech is indignant?
Indignant is an adjective.
What is another word for indignant?
You can replace indignant with words such as incensed, umbrageous and angry. See the full list of indignant synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of indignant?
The comparative form is more indignant and the superlative form is most indignant.