Meaning of indignation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    indignation

    Etymology

    late Middle English (also in the sense ‘disdain, contempt’): from Latin indignatio(n-), from indignari‘regard as unworthy’

    Definitions

    1. a feeling of righteous anger

    Derived terms

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