indignation

Il a réagi avec indignation à cette accusation mensongère.
He reacted with indignation to this false accusation.
Son indignation était sincère, mais elle est restée calme.
Her indignation was genuine, but she remained calm.
Elle a exprimé son indignation face à cette injustice.
She expressed her outrage at this injustice.
La décision a provoqué une vive indignation.
The decision provoked strong indignation.
L'affaire suscite l'indignation du public.
The affair arouses public outrage.

Similar words

colère

scandale

révolte

La décision a provoqué une vive indignation.
The decision provoked strong indignation.
Elle a exprimé son indignation face à cette injustice.
She expressed her outrage at this injustice.
Son indignation était sincère, mais elle est restée calme.
Her indignation was genuine, but she remained calm.
L'affaire suscite l'indignation du public.
The affair arouses public outrage.
Il a réagi avec indignation à cette accusation mensongère.
He reacted with indignation to this false accusation.

révolte

scandale

colère

From Latin indignatio, linked to indignus, “unworthy”.

What does indignation mean?

Moral outrage at something judged wrong.

Is it ordinary irritation?

No, it involves a sense of injustice or offence.

Can a decision provoke it?

Yes, especially one seen as unfair.

Which verb is related?

S'indigner, to be indignant.

Is it feminine?

Yes: l'indignation.

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