What is another word for indignant?

Pronunciation: [ɪndˈɪɡnənt] (IPA)

Indignant means to feel anger or offense at an injustice or wrongdoing. Some specific synonyms for indignant are outraged, offended, incensed, irate, and furious. These words express feelings of anger and frustration towards a situation that is deemed unfair or unjust. Other synonyms for indignant include livid, seething, vexed, and exasperated. These words convey a sense of intense anger and frustration often accompanied by physical manifestations such as shaking or trembling. It's important to choose the right synonym to accurately describe the level of anger or offense one is feeling in a given situation.

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What are the opposite words for indignant?

The word "indignant" conveys a feeling of anger and outrage towards a perceived injustice. However, there are several antonyms for this word that express the opposite emotions. One such antonym is "calm" which represents a state of tranquility and composure. Another antonym is "content" which refers to a feeling of satisfaction and happiness. "Pleased" is another antonym which denotes a sense of delight or joy. "Happy" and "satisfied" are also antonyms of "indignant" that describe a positive emotional state. Using these antonyms, we can effectively communicate various emotions and avoid the negative connotation of "indignant.

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Usage examples for Indignant

She also felt indignant with him for pretending to her and to her daughter that there was nothing specially scandalous in the behaviour of Mrs. Maule.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
This is the decision of several indignant students who insist that the girls of the freshman class shall be above reproach.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
She paused, panting, flushed and indignant.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

Famous quotes with Indignant

  • You must learn day by day, year by year to broaden your horizon. The more things you love, the more you are interested in, the more you enjoy, the more you are indignant about, the more you have left when anything happens.
    Ethel Barrymore
  • Liberals become indignant when you question their patriotism, but simultaneously work overtime to give terrorists a cushion for the next attack and laugh at dumb Americans who love their country and hate the enemy.
    Ann Coulter
  • When lying, be emphatic and indignant, thus behaving like your children.
    William Feather
  • These are bagpipes. I understand the inventor of the bagpipes was inspired when he saw a man carrying an indignant, asthmatic pig under his arm. Unfortunately, the man-made sound never equalled the purity of the sound achieved by the pig.
    Alfred Hitchcock
  • At first I was a bit indignant about it, and then I realised, 'No, that's what people want, so that's what is given.' But it's not in your control. It's just what happens to you, and that's what's frightening.
    Julia Ormond

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