Hypertext Webster Gateway: "indignation"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Indignation \In`dig*na"tion\, n. [F. indignation, L. indignatio.
See {Indign}.]
1. The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or
disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or
abhorrence. --Shak.

Indignation expresses a strong and elevated
disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by
something flagitious in the conduct of another.
--Cogan.

When Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he
stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of
indignation against Mordecai. --Esther v. 9.

2. The effect of anger; punishment. --Shak.

Hide thyself . . . until the indignation be
overpast. --Is. xxvi.
20.

Syn: Anger; ire wrath; fury; rage. See {Anger}.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

indignation
n : a feeling of righteous anger [syn: {outrage}]


Additional Hypertext Webster Gateway Lookup

Enter word here:
Exact Approx


dict.stokkie.net
Gateway by dict@stokkie.net
stock only wrote the gateway and does not have any control over the contents; see the Webster Gateway FAQ, and also the Back-end/database links and credits.