be indignant

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Used to describe a state of being angry and surprised because you feel you have been treated unfairly.

indignantVERB + indignant

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Examples (10)

  • She was indignant at the unfair accusation.
  • I would be indignant if someone treated me like that.
  • They were indignant about the blatant injustice.
  • He must be quite indignant over the false rumors.
  • We are indignant that our rights were ignored.
  • She had every right to be indignant after such disrespect.
  • The employees were indignant at the sudden pay cut.
  • To be indignant is a natural reaction to mistreatment.
  • You should not be indignant without knowing all the facts.
  • The public was indignant over the government's decision.