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

He would probably laugh his toothy laugh at the absurdity of it, because he was well aware of the first absurd indignity of his life in Lubbock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Lesson on lesson they’ve suffered through, recognizing, more profoundly each time, their indignity, shame, triviality.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner