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
But the sight of a parking meter, especially where there hadn’t been one before, will surely trigger an indignant response.
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Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Depictions of such raw humanity have the capacity to shape us into more compassionate community members, more thoughtful voters and more indignant seekers of justice.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
By documenting not just his actions but showing the privilege his race, religion and background afford him in comparison to his colleagues, the film reveals the inherent inequality in whose stories get told, and who’s allowed to be angry, indignant and morally correct.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The jewelers victimized by the crime are indignant.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Depictions of such raw humanity have the capacity to shape us into more compassionate community members, more thoughtful voters and more indignant seekers of justice.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
By documenting not just his actions but showing the privilege his race, religion and background afford him in comparison to his colleagues, the film reveals the inherent inequality in whose stories get told, and who’s allowed to be angry, indignant and morally correct.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
The jewelers victimized by the crime are indignant.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indignant
Adjective
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The church has received backlash and angry phone calls since the display went up, Shipley said.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Butler became angry, came up behind her, put his arm around her neck, and strangled to unconsciousness.—
Deborah Kim,
ABC News,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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What else is going on At Riverside’s Mission Inn, its former owner departs with historic art — and locals are outraged.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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While the ousting immediately stunned and outraged members of the diabetes research community, Henderson’s video is in sharp contrast to the ADA’s series of statements over the past several days that tried to justify the decision.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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As referee Dan Engler was administering a 10-count, an enraged Drew McIntyre suddenly stormed the ring.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But this is probably the Blue Jackets’ most likely path to improvement, even if that’s not what an angered and impatient fan base wants to hear.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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After a first round where Steve Garcia seemed to land more punches and Lopes looked hesitant, Lopes won the bout in the second round by knockout, with a furious combination of punches, starting with a right and left hand to Garcia's face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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College coaches, administrators and prominent boosters all over the state, and nation, are furious at Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire, Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt, and Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Democrats are mad at the president, again.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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The $90 million is for new and amended grants to 56 county and city police departments for radios, body cameras, riot gear, ballistic helmets, X-ray machines, inmate restraint chairs and other items.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The bill would cover only those incidents police confirm, which typically occurs when ballistic evidence is found at the scene or video shows the shooting.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Indignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignant. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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