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indignation

[in-dig-ney-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪgˈneɪ ʃən /


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"A very unimpressive Italian performance which will cause some indignation and some hostility in their press tomorrow," said the BBC's match commentary at full-time.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Many people are numb or marinating in indignation and anger.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Borgli’s audacious, stark writing defies faux outrage, even if that performative indignation will be an inevitable product of a film so daring.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I would fain exercise some better faculty than that of fierce speaking; fain find nourishment for some less fiendish feeling than that of sombre indignation.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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