indignation

[In`dig*na·tion]

Call your anger at an unjust situation indignation. If recess gets canceled for everyone because two students get into a fight, the rest of the student body will respond with indignation.

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The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence.

Noun
a feeling of righteous anger


n.
The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence.

n.
The effect of anger; punishment.


Indignation

In`dig*na"tion , n. [F. indignation, L. indignatio. See Indign.] 1. The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence. Shak.
Indignation expresses a strong and elevated disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by something flagitious in the conduct of another.
When Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of indignation against Mordecai.
2. The effect of anger; punishment. Shak.
Hide thyself . . . until the indignation be overpast.
Syn. -- Anger; ire wrath; fury; rage. See Anger.

The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or abhorrence.

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Usage Examples

A man's sentiments are generally just and right, while it is second selfish thought which makes him trim and adopt some other view. The best reforms are worked out when sentiment operates, as it does in women, with the indignation of righteousness.

For the youth, the indignation of most things will just surge as each birthday passes.

One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.

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Other Usage Examples

A good indignation brings out all one's powers.

Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo.

There was a widespread indignation in the American media. They were saying, 'How can you make a movie during an election that's about politics? What are you doing? Are you trying to influence people's lives?' To which my response was, 'Well, I hope so.'

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