indignity

Example Sentences

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You can call that depressing, or an indignity, or a simple fact.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

In once again going 3-0 down after three matches, they are left to battle against the indignity of a 5-0 clean sweep.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Even a draw would ensure they do not suffer the indignity of a clean sweep – England have been beaten 5-0 on three previous Ashes tours.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

This is only the second-most-regrettable indignity visited upon Buddy Holly in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, but it’s still pretty infuriating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

I was like the Christ child lifted out of the straw manger, crying with holy indignity.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan