indignation

nounCommon GRE wordMore I words

anger aroused by something unjust or unworthy

In a sentence

Indignation in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing indignation in a sentence.

The report's casual dismissal of the victims provoked widespread indignation.

Synonyms

outrageresentmentangerumbrage

Antonyms

contentmentapproval

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Indignation (noun) means anger aroused by something unjust or unworthy

Here is indignation used in an example sentence: "The report's casual dismissal of the victims provoked widespread indignation."

Common synonyms for indignation include outrage, resentment, anger, umbrage.

Antonyms of indignation include contentment, approval.

Indignation is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.