Anger or annoyance provoked by something considered to be unfair, offensive, or insulting.
From Latin 'indignatio,' derived from 'indignus' (unworthy), combining 'in-' (not) and 'dignus' (worthy). The word literally refers to considering something 'unworthy' of acceptance.
Indignation is a uniquely powerful emotion because it combines anger with a sense of justice—you're not just angry, you're angry because something violated a principle you believe in, which is why indignant people are often more effective at inspiring change than people who are merely furious.
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