Synonyms of indignities

indignities

noun

plural of indignity

as in insults

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

minor indignities such as intentionally mispronouncing a person's name

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insults
• outrages
• sarcasms
• affronts
• slights
• epithets
• barbs
• offenses
• slurs
• attacks
• personalities
• names
• brickbats
• slaps
• disgraces
• darts
• digs
• taunts
• abuses
• girds
• pokes
• dises
• criticisms
• jeers
• cuts
• put-downs
• sneers
• gibes
• shames
• catcalls
• invectives
• vituperations
• tortures
• mocks
• disapprovals
• quips
• torments
• swipes
• dishonors
• knocks
• opprobriums
• slams

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• accolades
• praises
• acclaim
• flatteries
• applauses
• adulations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indignities

Alas, by disguising themselves in earthling form, these superior beings must submit themselves to the worst indignities of the human condition — namely the frequent need to go to the bathroom and the constant nuisance of dealing with emotions. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

There are hints of George Saunders in McBride’s ability to turn the indignities of modern life into a gently devastating black comedy. — T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026

Moreover, because the Sears catalog did not racially discriminate, economic historians credit the catalog as a major tool for Black consumers to side-step the indignities and discrimination of Jim Crow commerce. — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Whether Susan was subtly trying to talk me out of the job or simply preparing me for whatever indignities lay ahead was hard to say. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Why be grateful when there are plenty of other people out there who never have to suffer these indignities? — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026

But the Riverlanders and Starks have had enough of these indignities. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Former Survivor contestant John Cochran went through his share of indignities on the CBS show. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Ream’s grown accustomed to such indignities, especially from Richards, the Crystal Palace standout who squared off with Ream in the English Premier League when Ream played for Fulham. — Sean Gregory, Time, 1 July 2026