Synonyms of indignity

indignity

noun

in-ˈdig-nə-tē 

as in insult

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

• insult
• sarcasm
• outrage
• affront
• disgrace
• epithet
• slight
• slap
• barb
• offense
• name
• slur
• attack
• personality
• dart
• dis
• brickbat
• shame
• abuse
• criticism
• poke
• taunt
• gird
• put-down
• mock
• sneer
• cut
• vituperation
• disapproval
• dig
• jeer
• invective
• opprobrium
• gibe
• dishonor
• torture
• quip
• catcall
• torment
• swipe
• knock
• slam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• praise
• commendation
• applause
• acclaim
• accolade
• flattery
• adulation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indignity

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

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

Widow’s Bay was nominated for 19 Emmys last week, an unusual honor for a series committed to bodily indignity. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

For a historically proud people, that is an indignity and a humiliation. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026