C2adjectiveemotions
US/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/
UK/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/
angry because you think something is unfair or because you have been treated badly
In context
Passengers grew indignant when the airline canceled the flight without any explanation.
She was indignant at the suggestion that she had copied her essay.
Indignant residents wrote to the newspaper about the illegal dumping of waste.
Words that go with indignant
adjective + preposition
- indignant atWorkers were indignant at being asked to take a pay cut.
- indignant aboutFans were indignant about the sudden rise in ticket prices.
adjective + noun
- indignant letterHe wrote an indignant letter to the editor about the article.
- indignant tone'That's not fair!' she said in an indignant tone.
- indignant replyThe spokesman's indignant reply only made journalists more curious.
adverb + adjective
- rightly indignantCustomers were rightly indignant when the bank lost their records.