indignation
Anger at injustice
Indignation is anger provoked by something perceived as unfair, unjust, or unworthy.
It differs from ordinary anger by carrying a sense of moral offense—you feel indignant when someone cuts in line, when a coworker takes credit for your work, or when the powerful abuse the powerless.
Her indignation at the verdict was palpable.
Righteous indignation emphasizes the justified nature of the anger, though the phrase is sometimes used ironically.
Fierce moral indignation
- furyIntense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- ireIntense fury
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
umbrage · seething · livid · incensed · enraged · infuriated · fuming · exasperation
Deliberate public insult
- insultOffensive remark or action
- slightMinor or thin
- disrespectLack of regard
- humiliationLoss of dignity
snub · slap · transgression · effrontery · provocation · discourtesy · outrage · impropriety
Unjust or biased treatment
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
- wrongdoingUnethical or illegal action
grievance · violation · exploitation · abuse · tyranny · iniquity · prejudice · bias
Hostile dismissive feeling
- disdainScornful disregard
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
disparagement · loathing · revulsion · disgust · condescension · haughtiness · superciliousness · reproach
Public display of opinion
- activismDirect effort for reform
- rallyGathering for a cause
- marchRhythmic group walk
- boycottOrganized economic protest
petition · resistance · civil disobedience · solidarity · movement · strike · uprising · outcry
outrage
Fierce moral indignation
resentment · umbrage · seething · livid · incensed · enraged · infuriated · fuming · exasperation · vexation
affront
Deliberate public insult
- insultOffensive remark or action
- slightMinor or thin
- disrespectLack of regard
humiliation · snub · slap · transgression · effrontery · provocation · discourtesy · outrage · impropriety · insolence
unfairness
Unjust or biased treatment
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
wrongdoing · grievance · violation · exploitation · abuse · tyranny · iniquity · prejudice · bias · victimization
scorn
Hostile dismissive feeling
mockery · disparagement · loathing · revulsion · disgust · condescension · haughtiness · superciliousness · reproach · disapproval
demonstration
Public display of opinion
boycott · petition · resistance · civil disobedience · solidarity · movement · strike · uprising · outcry · dissent
indignationacceptance
Consent to receive
forbearance · complacency · equanimity · tolerance · resignation
indignationdelight
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
joy · pleasure · happiness · glee · gratification
indignationapproval
Favorable opinion given
admiration · applause · approbation · endorsement · commendation
- righteous indignationAnger at perceived wrongdoing