indignity

/ɪnˈdɪɡnəti/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈdɪɡnəti/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈdig-nə-tē/ (ame, mw)

indignity — noun

  • indignitysingular
  • indignitiesplural

1. a situation or event in which you feel you have lost the respect of others or yo

1.名詞C1
釋義

a situation or event in which you feel you have lost the respect of others or your own sense of worth, especially because someone treats you in a rude or unfair way

例句

The passengers endured the indignity of a full body search before boarding the plane.

collocation: endure the indignity of + noun phrase

Lucia considered it an indignity to have her work dismissed without being read.

同義詞
  • humiliation

    Focuses more on the feeling of shame; less formal than indignity

  • insult

    Describes a deliberate verbal or behavioural attack, whereas indignity is broader

  • affront

    More formal and often refers to a direct public offence to one's dignity

  • slight

    A milder, often unintentional act that shows lack of respect

反義詞
  • honour

    Respect and esteem shown to someone, the opposite of degrading treatment

  • dignity

    The quality of being worthy of respect, which indignity undermines

文法句型

indignity of + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Frequently followed by 'of' plus a noun or gerund describing the humiliating event.

常見錯誤

❌I felt indignity when I saw the mess.
✅I felt indignation when I saw the mess.
💡'indignity' refers to the humiliating event or treatment, not the feeling of anger at unfairness ('indignation').