indignant
/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/
Group 32Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment GRE
Example in Context
The indignant workers staged a walkout after management announced the bonus cuts that violated assurances given just weeks earlier.
Synonyms
offendedangryoutraged
Etymology
Feeling not worthy, leading to anger over perceived unfairness.
- in- (Latin) — not
- dignus (Latin) — worthy
Memory Aid
😡Sounds like “in-didn't get”
When I IN-DIDN'T GET the promotion, I felt so INDIGNANT I almost turned into a fire-breathing dragon!
Visual Association
⚖️A person shouting at a scale tipped unfairly, their face red with indignation as they demand justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “indignant” mean on the GRE?
indignant (adjective) means “Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment”. The indignant workers staged a walkout after management announced the bonus cuts that violated assurances given just weeks earlier.
How to remember “indignant” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “indignant” sounds like “in-didn't get”. When I IN-DIDN'T GET the promotion, I felt so INDIGNANT I almost turned into a fire-breathing dragon!
What are synonyms for “indignant”?
Common synonyms: offended, angry, outraged.