“Indignant” means feeling or showing strong anger because something seems unfair, wrong, or insulting.

Core meaning

  • Someone who is indignant is not just a little annoyed; they are angry with a sense of injustice or moral wrong, like “This shouldn’t be happening.”
  • Dictionaries define it as feeling or showing anger and surprise because you think you have been treated unfairly or something is unjust.

Simple examples

  • A student might feel indignant if they are punished for something they did not do.
  • A person could be indignant about unfair rules at work or an accusation that is not true.

Usage and tone

  • “Indignant” is usually used for more serious or morally charged situations, not tiny annoyances, so using it for trivial things can sound overly dramatic.
  • It fits both spoken and written English, but it has a slightly formal, precise feel compared with words like “mad” or “upset.”

Related forms and synonyms

  • Adverb: “indignantly” (She replied indignantly.).
  • Nearby words: angry , upset , irate , outraged , though “indignant” highlights the feeling that something is unfair or morally wrong.

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