Indignada (en. Indignant)

/in-diɲ-'na-ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

To feel strong displeasure or anger about something considered unjust.

She was indignated by the treatment she received at her job.

Estaba indignada por el trato que recibía en su trabajo.

To react with rage to an injustice.

The community expressed indignation after the news of the corruption.

La comunidad se mostró indignada tras la noticia de la corrupción.

To show discontent and reproach towards a situation.

She felt indignated when she saw the inequality in medical care.

Se sintió indignada cuando vio la desigualdad en la atención médica.

From Latin 'indignata', which comes from 'indignare', meaning 'to be unworthy of, to despise.'

indignated in the face of

To feel offended or upset by something considered an outrage.

indignada ante

to be indignated with

To feel offended or disappointed by someone's actions.

estar indignada con

to become indignated about

To react with anger to an action deemed unjust.

indignarse por

indignated in defense of

To feel motivated to defend someone or something due to an injustice.

indignada en defensa de

indignation

Feeling of disdain towards something that is considered unjust.

indignación

unworthy

That does not deserve respect or consideration.

indigno

indecent

That is contrary to moral standards and can cause indignation.

indecente

Extreme fury in the face of an injustice.

She became a true indignated fury upon learning of the scandal.

Se volvió una verdadera furia indignada al enterarse del escándalo.

Exaggerated reaction to an everyday event.

Don't get so indignated over something so small.

No te pongas tan indignada por algo tan pequeño.