CEFR B2

indignation

noun

Meaning

Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Examples

She felt a surge of indignation at the injustice of the situation.
His voice was thick with indignation as he recounted the story.

Synonyms: annoyance, anger, outrage, resentment

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indignation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

Definition

Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Examples

She felt a surge of indignation at the injustice of the situation.
His voice was thick with indignation as he recounted the story.
There was widespread indignation over the company's decision to lay off workers.

How to Use indignation

indignation at (prepositional phrase): Feeling anger or annoyance because of something perceived as unfair. — "There was public indignation at the proposed tax increase."
indignation over (prepositional phrase): Feeling anger or annoyance because of something perceived as unfair. — "The students expressed their indignation over the new school rules."

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