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indignity

[in-dig-ni-tee] / ɪnˈdɪg nɪ ti /
NOUN
embarrassment, humiliation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
injustice insult opprobrium
STRONG
abuse affront contumely discourtesy dishonor disrespect grievance injury obloquy outrage put-down reproach slap slight slur snub taunt
WEAK
backhanded compliment
Antonyms
STRONG
aid approval compliment esteem flattery help honor praise respect
WEAK
dignity regard

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

We’ll get to the most regrettable indignity in a moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Furious with Ryan for not managing to save him from this indignity, he crawled into the thumb, where he thought mean thoughts about everyone in Room 5.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.