Indignantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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indignantly
[ ɪnˈdɪɡnəntli ]
expressing anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair
In a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.
Synonyms
angrily, furiously, resentfully
Examples of usage
- He refused indignantly to be treated like a child.
- She replied indignantly that her motives were pure.
showing strong displeasure or resentment
In a manner showing strong displeasure or resentment.
Synonyms
angrily, disapprovingly, fiercely
Examples of usage
- He shook his head indignantly.
- She looked at him indignantly.
Translations
Translations of the word "indignantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indignadamente
🇮🇳 क्रोधित होकर
🇩🇪 empört
🇮🇩 dengan marah
🇺🇦 обурено
🇵🇱 oburzony
🇯🇵 憤然と
🇫🇷 avec indignation
🇪🇸 indignadamente
🇹🇷 öfkeli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 분개하여
🇸🇦 بغضب
🇨🇿 pohoršeně
🇸🇰 pohoršene
🇨🇳 愤怒地
🇸🇮 ogorčeno
🇮🇸 með reiði
🇰🇿 ызаға булығып
🇬🇪 აღშფოთებულად
🇦🇿 hiddətlə
🇲🇽 indignadamente
Word origin
The word 'indignantly' comes from the Middle French word 'indignement', which is derived from the Latin word 'indignari' meaning 'to consider as unworthy'. The adverb 'indignantly' has been used in the English language since the 16th century to express strong displeasure or anger at something perceived as unfair or unjust.