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indignant

/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
in · dig · nant /ɪn · ˈdɪɡ · nənt/
English Definition
adj. Angry and outraged; resentful
中文释义
愤怒的,愤慨的
Significado en Español
indignado
한국어 뜻
분개한, 화난
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phẫn nộ, tức giận
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Example Sentence

He was indignant at the unfair treatment.

他对不公平的待遇感到愤怒。

Synonyms
angry resentful outraged
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(strengthen) + dign (worthiness, dignity) + ant → angry, indignant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “indignant” as used in the following sentence: She felt indignant when she was unfairly blamed for the mistake.

  1. A content
  2. B outraged
  3. C delighted
  4. D confused
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B — outraged. “indignant” means adj. Angry and outraged; resentful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She was ______ when she was wrongly blamed for a mistake she had not made.

  1. A pleased
  2. B indignant
  3. C delighted
  4. D grateful
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B — indignant. “indignant” means adj. Angry and outraged; resentful

Common questions about “indignant”

What does “indignant” mean?

indignant — adj. Angry and outraged; resentful. In Chinese: 愤怒的,愤慨的.

How do you pronounce “indignant”?

indignant is pronounced /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · dig · nant.

How do you use “indignant” in a sentence?

He was indignant at the unfair treatment. (他对不公平的待遇感到愤怒。)

What are synonyms for “indignant”?

angry, resentful, outraged — all close in meaning to indignant (adj. Angry and outraged; resentful).

Is “indignant” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. indignant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “indignant”?

in-(strengthen) + dign (worthiness, dignity) + ant → angry, indignant.

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