Indignation
mediumNegative tonein-dig-NAY-shun
noun
Definition
Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Memory hook
IN-DIG-NATION: A whole NATION is angry about being treated without DIGNITY.
Word roots
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Examples
“She expressed her indignation at the unfair decision.”
“Public indignation over the scandal forced him to resign.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“She expressed her ______ at the unfair decision.”
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indignation
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GRE Tip
Indignation is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "outrage" or "resentment" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "contentment".
Related GRE Words
outrage
An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation
ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
animosity
Strong hostility or hatred
antipathy
a deep, settled feeling of dislike or aversion
apprehension
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
contempt
The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
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