adjective

indignant

/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/ · say it: in·DIG·nuhnt

angry at unfair treatment

In Emotions & Moods

In more detail

feeling or showing anger because you think something is unfair or disrespectful

Examples

She felt indignant when her boss blamed her for a mistake she didn't make.

How to use indignant

Indignant emphasizes a sense of injustice or insult more strongly than simple annoyance; it suggests righteous anger at something perceived as unfair or disrespectful rather than merely irritating. It is common in formal and literary contexts and often appears when someone's dignity or principles feel violated.

Common phrases

indignant at
indignant about
indignant tone
deeply indignant
grow indignant

Synonyms

offended · annoyed · resentful · irate · affronted

Opposites

pleased · delighted

Word family

indignantly (adverb) · indignation (noun)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use indignant for mere frustration or inconvenience, but it specifically requires an element of feeling wronged or insulted.

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