Meaning & use
indignation
Anger provoked by something perceived as unfair, unjust, or morally wrong.
See it in a sentence
Public indignation grew after news broke of the company's illegal dumping.
She spoke with quiet indignation about the unfair treatment of the workers.
A note on using this word
Indignation implies a moral component, unlike plain anger, which can arise from any cause, fair or not.
Words with a similar meaning
outrageresentment
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Words with an opposite meaning
approvalcontentment
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