Indignes (en. Unworthy)
/ɛ̃.diɲ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to those who feel outrage.
The unworthy citizens protest against corruption.
Les citoyens indignes protestent contre la corruption.
Who does not deserve consideration or respect.
It's an unworthy treatment of a human being.
C'est un traitement indigne d'un être humain.
Etymology
From Latin 'indignus', meaning 'unworthy of' or 'who deserves less'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
outraged by
to be shocked or disturbed by something.
indigné par
legitimate outrage
a fair and relevant reaction to injustice.
indignation légitime
to show outrage
to express disagreement with a situation deemed unacceptable.
faire preuve d'indignation
Related Words
outrage
Feeling of irritation or revolt.
indignation
to outrage
To provoke outrage.
indigner
unworthy
Something dishonest or inappropriate.
indigne
Slang Meanings
To be shocked by something unpleasant.
They were all unworthy of what was happening in the country.
Ils étaient tous indignes de ce qui se passait dans le pays.