indignant
adjective
in·dig·nant
in-ˈdig-nənt 
: feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation
became indignant at the accusation
indignantly
adverb
Synonyms
- angered
- angry
- apoplectic
- ballistic
- cheesed off [chiefly British]
- choleric
- enraged
- foaming
- fuming
- furious
- hopping
- horn-mad
- hot
- incensed
- inflamed
- enflamed
- infuriate
- infuriated
- irate
- ireful
- livid
- mad
- outraged
- rabid
- rankled
- riled
- riley
- roiled
- shirty [chiefly British]
- sore
- steamed up
- steaming
- teed off
- ticked
- wrathful
- wroth
Examples of indignant in a Sentence
Melville was so struck by the drama of the Essex (deliberately battered by an indignant and maddened whale, which at last brained itself by sinking the ship) that he used it as the end of Moby-Dick.
—
Paul Theroux, New York Times Book Review, 11 June 2000
What you really need is a story that will not only excuse tardiness but encourage your boss to give you the entire day off. … Should anyone give you the third degree on your return to work, don't hesitate to become indignant and stomp out of the room.
—Jeff Foxworthy, No Shirt. No Shoes. No Problem!, 1996
When the Roman soldiers were asked to take part in the Claudian invasion of 43, they waxed indignant. This was asking them to carry on a campaign "outside the limits of the known world."
—Antonia Fraser, The Warrior Queens, 1988
She wrote an indignant letter to the editor.
He was very indignant about the changes.
an indignant tone of voice
Paul Theroux, New York Times Book Review, 11 June 2000
What you really need is a story that will not only excuse tardiness but encourage your boss to give you the entire day off. … Should anyone give you the third degree on your return to work, don't hesitate to become indignant and stomp out of the room.
—Jeff Foxworthy, No Shirt. No Shoes. No Problem!, 1996
When the Roman soldiers were asked to take part in the Claudian invasion of 43, they waxed indignant. This was asking them to carry on a campaign "outside the limits of the known world."
—Antonia Fraser, The Warrior Queens, 1988
She wrote an indignant letter to the editor.
He was very indignant about the changes.
an indignant tone of voice
Recent Examples on the Web
The audience cheers at the right moments, and Costner has the appropriate indignant fervor.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 1 July 2024
Lucas was shocked and hurt that his generous offers kept being rebuffed; the people who organized against him were indignant that a billionaire could be so cavalier about their public land.
—Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
Asked by The Times in 2011 to compare himself to Kanye West (now known as Ye), Jones seemed indignant.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
With her heavy black bangs and penchant for dressing like a paper doll from the 1960s, the comedian is loud, indignant, and ready to entrap both spirits and audience members.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 1 July 2024
Lucas was shocked and hurt that his generous offers kept being rebuffed; the people who organized against him were indignant that a billionaire could be so cavalier about their public land.
—Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
Asked by The Times in 2011 to compare himself to Kanye West (now known as Ye), Jones seemed indignant.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
With her heavy black bangs and penchant for dressing like a paper doll from the 1960s, the comedian is loud, indignant, and ready to entrap both spirits and audience members.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for indignant
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“Indignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indignant. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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indignant
adjective
in·dig·nant
in-ˈdig-nənt
: filled with or expressing indignation
indignantly
adverb
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