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    Indignée (en. Indignant)

    /ɛ̃.di.ɲe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who feels offended or hurt by an injustice.
    She was indignant at the inequity of the treatment.
    Elle était indignéess face à l'iniquité du traitement.
    One who expresses indignation.
    The demonstrators were indignant about the government's decisions.
    Les manifestants étaient indignéess par les décisions du gouvernement.
    Applies to a behavior of revolt against an injustice.
    Her indignation strengthened her determination to fight for her rights.
    Son indignée a renforcé sa détermination à lutter pour ses droits.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'indigne', derived from 'indignus' meaning 'unworthy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be indignant
    To feel great indignation in the face of a situation.
    être indigné
    collective indignation
    Reaction of a group to a perceived injustice.
    indignation collective
    to express oneself with indignation
    To express discontent passionately.
    s'exprimer avec indignation

    Related Words

    indignation
    Feeling experienced in the face of an injustice.
    indignation
    outrage
    Act that offends or outrages.
    outrage
    revolt
    Resistance to an unjust authority.
    révolte

    Slang Meanings

    To be shocked to the point of wanting to act.
    He took to the streets, indignant about what he saw.
    Il a pris la rue, indigné par ce qu'il a vu.
    To get angry over injustices.
    She gets angry like an indignant person as soon as she sees an injustice.
    Elle s'énerve comme une indignée dès qu'elle voit une injustice.