indignation

/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-dig-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)

indignation — noun

1. a strong feeling of anger and annoyance that a person has when they believe some

1.名詞B2
釋義

a strong feeling of anger and annoyance that a person has when they believe something is unfair, unreasonable, or morally wrong

例句

The editorial board expressed indignation at the governor's sudden decision to close three public libraries.

collocation: indignation at [specific action/decision]

Neighbors watched with indignation as the landlord evicted an elderly couple before the holidays.

collocation: with indignation

同義詞
  • outrage

    stronger than indignation; suggests shock and a more explosive, visceral anger

  • resentment

    a slow-burning anger over a perceived slight or unfair treatment, often building over time

  • anger

    the most general term; indignation adds the specific element of moral condemnation

  • umbrage

    more formal, often suggests taking personal offense rather than objecting on principle

反義詞
  • approval

    expressing that something is right or fair rather than wrong

  • acceptance

    a calm willingness to tolerate a situation without anger

文法句型

indignation + at/about/over + noun phrase

indignation + that-clause

用法筆記

Unlike general anger, indignation always carries a moral judgment — the feeling that the cause is wrong or unfair, not merely frustrating. It is rarely used for petty annoyances. The pattern 'indignation at/over' focuses on the event or decision; 'with indignation' describes the manner of acting.

常見錯誤

❌I felt indignation when my train was delayed by ten minutes.
✅I felt indignation when the company fired workers without any severance pay.
💡Indignation requires a perceived injustice, not a mere inconvenience.