
Indignation
Emotional Weight
Indignation is a strong, passionate emotion, more intense than mere annoyance.

His voice trembled with indignation as he recounted the unfair treatment.
Moral Element
The use of 'indignation' often implies a moral or ethical judgement against an action or situation.

The public's indignation about the scandal led to a government inquiry.
Situational Appropriateness
Reserve 'indignation' for situations that truly merit it to avoid appearing overly dramatic.

They felt a surge of indignation when they saw the historical monument vandalized.
Compare with
AngerDispleasureFuryIreOutrageRageResentWrath
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