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    Indignó (en. Worthless)

    /inˈdiɲo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause a strong discontent or anger for a situation considered unjust.
    The treatment the worker received deeply indignant him.
    El trato que recibió el trabajador lo indignó profundamente.
    To provoke in someone a feeling of disdain or contempt.
    The derogatory comment outraged her, so she decided to respond.
    El comentario despectivo la indignó, por lo que decidió responder.
    To feel offense or wrath against something considered morally unacceptable.
    The news of the unjustified dismissal outraged the entire community.
    La noticia del despido injustificado indignó a toda la comunidad.

    Etymology

    Derives from Latin 'indignus', meaning 'indignant' or 'not worthy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be indignant
    To feel indignation, usually for something considered unfair.
    estar indignado
    to be outraged by
    To react with anger or discontent to a fact or situation.
    indignarse ante
    public outrage
    A collective reaction of society's anger towards an injustice.
    indignación pública

    Related Words

    outrage
    Feeling of anger or unease over a situation considered unjust.
    indignación
    dignity
    Value or respect that one should have for oneself and others.
    dignidad
    contempt
    Feeling of disdain or lack of respect towards something or someone.
    desprecio

    Slang Meanings

    To be very upset about something
    That news has me indignant.
    Esa noticia me tiene indignado.
    To react extremely to an injustice
    I can't believe they did that, I'm indignant.
    No puedo creer que hayan hecho eso, estoy indignado.