Definitions

indignant

[in-dig-nuhnt] / ɪnˈdɪg nənt /

ADJECTIVE

angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyed furious heated incensed irate livid mad miffed resentful scornful

WEAK

acrimonious bent out of shape boiling bugged burned up disgruntled displeased exasperated fuming huffy in a huff p.o.'d peeved piqued provoked riled seeing red up in arms upset wrathful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm cheerful happy peaceful pleased

WEAK

gleeful

Example Sentences

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But no one before or since has fallen into paroxysms of indignant rage over the alleged vapidity of middlebrow cultural efforts quite like Macdonald.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

They also are indignant about the government unfurling a welcome mat for Fuyao.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Jewelers who lost nearly $100 million in merchandise are indignant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

When the charges were dismissed earlier this year for lack of evidence, Caroline said she was "indignant and disgusted".

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

Even Lyddie tried to smile, but Rachel was indignant.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson

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