indignant
/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5634 in the learning path
愤愤不平的；愤慨的
Definitions
adj. Angry because something seems unfair or insulting.
愤愤不平的；愤慨的
Example
She was indignant when someone pushed ahead in the queue.
有人插队时，她感到愤愤不平。
Residents were indignant about the council's decision to close their only public swimming pool.
市政委员会决定关闭当地唯一的公共游泳池，居民对此十分愤慨。
Collocations
- indignant about something
- an indignant response
- indignant at the suggestion
Word family
- indignantly (adv.)
- indignation (n.)
Synonyms
- outraged
- resentful
Usage tip
强调因不公或受辱而生气，不泛指愤怒。
FAQ
- What does indignant mean?
- Angry because something seems unfair or insulting.
- How is indignant pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/, US /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
