as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the poker player became indignant at the accusation of cheating
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Recent Examples of indignant
Meanwhile the hunter acts indignant because the gobbler didn’t come screaming in.
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Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
22 Apr. 2026
Previously, Hungarians opposed to the government were indignant but apathetic.
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Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Alana Haim’s character, suddenly indignant, reaches for a tenuous personal connection to justify her outrage.
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Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
In each episode, editor Ian Hislop and contributors including Andrew Hunter Murray, Helen Lewis, and Adam Macqueen deliver a digest of the latest issue in the magazine’s signature tone of amused, indignant wit.
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Air Mail,
21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indignant
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
22 Apr. 2026
Previously, Hungarians opposed to the government were indignant but apathetic.
—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Alana Haim’s character, suddenly indignant, reaches for a tenuous personal connection to justify her outrage.
—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
In each episode, editor Ian Hislop and contributors including Andrew Hunter Murray, Helen Lewis, and Adam Macqueen deliver a digest of the latest issue in the magazine’s signature tone of amused, indignant wit.
—
Air Mail,
21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indignant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indignant
Adjective
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The Commission ultimately left it at 400 feet, prompting an intense reaction from the angry crowd.
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Some of the women who were angry contacted the SFMOMA not simply to share feedback, but to try to ensure Bahr could never work with the institution again.
Adjective
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Baffled rather than outraged, curious Kaho tries to uncover the meaning of his words.
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Since construction at the Eagle Rock site — so nicknamed after a decrepit colonnade — first stalled in 2008, the only thing that accumulated faster than the garbage and graffiti were the epithets from outraged community members.
Adjective
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Not every close call involves death-defying drop-offs and enraged bison.
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Rob-Will’s enraged face as Beulah told him what the situation actually is was pretty amazing.
Adjective
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Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.
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Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.
Adjective
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The Kang Kon was unveiled a month after the Choe Hyon in May 2025, but it was damaged during a botched launch at the northern port of Chongjin, prompting a furious response from Kim.
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Croatia still furious Despite the correct decision being made, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić was far from happy, saying VAR had ruined the spirit of the game.
Adjective
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Getting mad about missing out on signing Anfernee Simons won’t change that.
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When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved national team's games are ubiquitous.
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That is why comparing ballistic and cruise missiles is not just about asking which one is more powerful.
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Buss was hit in his arm and his ballistic vest likely saved his life.
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“Indignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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