indignation

Signification (Anglais)

1. An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
2. A self-righteous anger or disgust.

Concepts

indignation

agacement

colère

colère noire

furie

exaspération

déplaisir

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Middle English indignacioun, borrowed from Old French indignation, from Latin indignātiō, from indignor (“to scorn, resent”), from indignus (“unworthy, not fitting”), from in- (“not”) + dignus (“worthy, appropriate”). Attested since ca. 1374. Doublet of indignatio.