indignation
gb/ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglés
~ 3000
felháborodás
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
felháborodás
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s indignation at [something]
She couldn't hide her indignation when she was blamed for the mistake.
Nem tudta leplezni felháborodását, amikor őt hibáztatták a hibáért.
Public indignation grew after the government's controversial decision.
A kormány vitatott döntése után nőtt a közfelháborodás.
His voice trembled with indignation as he defended his colleague.
The article sparked indignation among readers.
He reacted with indignation to the unfair accusation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I felt indignation when my friend lied to me.
Felháborodást éreztem, amikor a barátom hazudott nekem.
There was public indignation after the new law passed.
Az új törvény elfogadása után közfelháborodás alakult ki.
She spoke with indignation about the unfair rule.
He showed indignation when he was treated badly.
Indignation grew in the town after the bad news.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indignation' with 'indication'. They are unrelated: 'indignation' is about anger, while 'indication' is a sign or signal.
Significado
anger at perceived injustice
Colocaciones
express indignation
|rise of indignation
|indignation over
|public indignation
|with indignation
Sinónimos
resentment (Resentment often lasts longer and may be less intense in the moment.)
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outrage (Outrage is stronger and more dramatic than indignation.)
Antónimos
acceptance (Acceptance means agreeing to or tolerating a situation without anger.)
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complacency (Complacency implies a lack of concern about unfairness or problems.)
Temas
emotions
|justice
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A strong feeling of anger when you think something is not fair or is wrong.
A strong feeling of anger or displeasure provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment or wrongdoing.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
indignation
AFI
GB/ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
in - dig - na - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (na)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: indignation
- Plural: indignation
Familia de palabras
Core family
indignant
adjective B2
indignantly
adverb C1
Related words
indignity
noun C1
Expresiones
express indignation
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
show anger at injustice
To say or show that you are angry because something is not fair.
Ejemplos
- Many people expressed indignation over the policy changes.
- She expressed her indignation in a strongly worded letter.
in indignation
1/ˈɪn ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
while feeling strong anger at unfairness
While feeling strong anger because something is not fair.
Ejemplos
- She left the meeting in indignation after being interrupted repeatedly.
- He slammed the door in indignation when his proposal was rejected.
rise of indignation
1/ɹˈaɪz əv ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
growing anger at perceived injustice
A growing feeling of anger because something is not fair.
Ejemplos
- There was a rise of indignation among citizens after the announcement.
- A rise of indignation swept through the crowd when the verdict was read.