indignation
gb/ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
B2
Angielski
~ 3000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B2
state
1
anger at perceived injustice
A strong feeling of anger when you think something is not fair or is wrong.
Schemat użycia:
[someone]'s indignation at [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'indignation' with 'indication'. They are unrelated: 'indignation' is about anger, while 'indication' is a sign or signal.
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Kolokacje
express indignation
|rise of indignation
|indignation over
|public indignation
|with indignation
Tematy
emotions
|justice
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- She couldn't hide her indignation when she was blamed for the mistake.
- Public indignation grew after the government's controversial decision.
- His voice trembled with indignation as he defended his colleague.
- The article sparked indignation among readers.
- He reacted with indignation to the unfair accusation.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I felt indignation when my friend lied to me.
- There was public indignation after the new law passed.
- 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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
indignation
IPA
GB/ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
in - dig - na - tion (4 sylaby)
Stress on 3rd syllable (na)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: indignation
- Plural: indignation
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
indignant
adjective B2
indignantly
adverb C1
Related words
indignity
noun C1
Wyrażenia
express indignation
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs ˌɪndɪɡnˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
show anger at injustice
To say or show that you are angry because something is not fair.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- There was a rise of indignation among citizens after the announcement.
- A rise of indignation swept through the crowd when the verdict was read.