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

The remedy is finding laughter amongst the indignities. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026

Sam later apologizes for all the indignities the Muppets have made the great artist suffer, but Nureyev won’t hear it. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 June 2026

Where would a collapse in the Finals from coming home up 2-0 to ultimately squander the series rank in the pantheon of Knicks’ indignities? — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 June 2026

What Alejo can do is blunt the effect of all these indignities and do the heavy lifting to make someone’s life a little easier. — Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026