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
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Recent Examples of indignity
Murphy’s and Newcastle’s second, in particular, was Leicester’s greatest indignity.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The egregious payout for Dolton’s schools chief isn’t the only indignity local taxpayers have had to swallow in recent history.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Still, maybe the line can work as an affirmation — a mantra to help Alex make it through the indignities of dishing up breakfast.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
All but fifteen had finally been released or transferred when, earlier this month, Donald Trump added a fresh indignity to Guantánamo’s dark history.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The egregious payout for Dolton’s schools chief isn’t the only indignity local taxpayers have had to swallow in recent history.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Still, maybe the line can work as an affirmation — a mantra to help Alex make it through the indignities of dishing up breakfast.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
All but fifteen had finally been released or transferred when, earlier this month, Donald Trump added a fresh indignity to Guantánamo’s dark history.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indignity
Noun
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People hurled insults as the police started taking down the barricades.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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Sarandos, playing a cheeky version of himself, delivers a sharp line about contractual award show shout-outs before signing off with an insult.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Think of Wendy’s social media interactions that use wit, humor and just the right bit of sarcasm to give the brand a personality all its own.—
Ken Braun,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Ten years ago, Phish seemed like a massive long-shot to ever score a nomination, with a nearly insurmountable mountain of sarcasm from critics standing between Phish and the Rock Hall.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The abuses have sparked outrage and fear among South Sudanese nationals and marginalized groups in Khartoum, seen as having ties to RSF, who have recruited mercenaries from South Sudan.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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That move has sparked outrage as well as security and ethical concerns from both Republicans and Democrats. 2.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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“Indignity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indignity. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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