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    Indignación (en. Indignation)

    /in-diɲaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Feeling of displeasure and rejection in the face of an offense or injustice.
    The citizens' indignation was palpable after the political scandal.
    La indignación de los ciudadanos fue palpable tras el escándalo político.
    Intense emotional reaction to an act perceived as wrong.
    Her indignation turned into social activism.
    Su indignación se convirtió en activismo social.
    Emotional state characterized by anger and discontent.
    I felt indignation seeing how the animals were treated at the shelter.
    Sentí indignación al ver cómo trataban a los animales en el refugio.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'indignatio', which means dishonor or contempt.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    popular indignation
    Collective reaction of discontent from society.
    indignación popular
    to feel indignation
    To experience strong displeasure in response to an unjust situation.
    sentir indignación
    to cause indignation
    To provoke a widespread feeling of anger or discontent.
    causar indignación

    Related Words

    to anger
    To provoke indignation or discontent in someone.
    indignar
    indignant
    A person who feels offended or treated unjustly.
    indigne

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated reaction to a minor offense.
    It was a social media indignation over something that wasn't important.
    Fue una indignación de redes sociales por algo que no tenía importancia.
    Indignation expressed with humor or sarcasm.
    Her indignation was so comical that everyone laughed.
    Su indignación era tan cómica que todos se rieron.