indignation

noun
UK: /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

  1. A feeling of anger and shock because of something that is unfair or unacceptable.

    1. She felt indignation at his unfair comment.
    2. The public showed indignation over the politician's corrupt actions.

Synonyms

outrage fury displeasure wrath resentment

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The phonetic transcription of "indignation" is /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indignation": outrage, fury, displeasure, wrath, resentment.

Example usage of "indignation": "She felt indignation at his unfair comment.". More examples on the page.