
Indignant
Unfairness Trigger
Use 'indignant' when reacting to situations that seem unjust, not just for any annoyance or irritation.
They were indignant when the honest employee was fired without reason.
Strong Emotion
'Indignant' implies a deep emotional response - more than simply being upset or displeased.
He felt deeply indignant after his work was plagiarized.
Moral Aspect
Indignation often involves a moral or ethical perspective on why something is wrong.
She was indignant that the new policy penalized the less fortunate.
Compare with
AngryExasperateIncenseInfuriateIrateOffendOutrageResentful
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