Indignaba (en. Outraged)

/in-di-'ɲa-βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To provoke strong irritation or anger.
The unfair treatment he received at the meeting outraged him.
El trato injusto que recibió en la reunión lo indignaba.
To feel discontent for something that is considered unfair.
The news of the corruption outraged the public.
La noticia de la corrupción indignaba a la ciudadanía.
To react with anger to an offense or a fault.
The way he was fired deeply outraged him.
La forma en que lo despidieron lo indignaba profundamente.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'indignare', which means 'to consider unworthy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be outraged
To feel very angry or upset about something considered unfair.
estar indignado
to cause outrage
To produce a feeling of strong displeasure or anger.
causar indignación
to be outraged by
To react with anger to something that is considered offensive or unfair.
indignarse por

Related Words

outrage
A feeling of displeasure or anger about something considered unfair.
indignación
outrageous
That provokes outrage.
indignante

Slang Meanings

To be very upset
When he found out the news, he became outraged in an incredible way.
Cuando se enteró de la noticia, se indignó de una manera increíble.
To react with fury
The injustice they committed outraged him instantly.
La injusticia que cometieron lo indignó al instante.