indignation
intermediateB2/ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ · in-dig-na-tion
A strong feeling of displeasure, anger, or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Meanings
A strong feeling of displeasure, anger, or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
عدم انصاف یا نا انصافی کی وجہ سے پیدا ہونے والا غصہ یا بے چینی کا گہرا احساس۔
ناراضگی
narazgi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- rising indignation
- feel indignation
- express indignation
Example Sentences
Her indignation was evident when she heard about the injustice.
جب اس نے نا انصافیت کے بارے میں سنا تو اس کی ناراضگی ظاہر ہوگئی۔
Jab us ne na insafi ke bare mein suna to us ki narazgi zahir ho gayi.
The public expressed their indignation over the government's decision.
عوام نے حکومت کے فیصلے پر اپنی ناراضگی کا اظہار کیا۔
Awaam ne hukoomat ke faislay par apni narazgi ka izhar kiya.
His indignation at the treatment of the animals was clear.
جانوروں کے سلوک پر اس کی ناراضگی واضح تھی۔
Janwaron ke silok par us ki narazgi wazeh thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'indignation' as 'in' + 'dig' + 'nation', as if a nation is angry about unfair treatment.
Imagine a large group of people in a town square, visibly upset and expressing their anger over an injustice.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaaron khwahishein aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense it can take my breath away; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ناراض ہونا ایک عیب نہیں بلکہ ایک حقیقت ہے۔
Naraz hona aik aib nahi balki aik haqeeqat hai.
Being indignant is not a flaw but a reality.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "indignatio" — discontent, anger
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from the Latin word 'indignatio', which signifies a feeling of discontent or anger, particularly in response to injustice.