in·dig·ni·ty 
(ĭn-dĭgnĭ-tē)
(ĭn-dĭgnĭ-tē)n. pl. in·dig·ni·ties
1. Humiliating, degrading, or abusive treatment.
2. A source of offense, as to a person's pride or sense of dignity; an affront.
3. Obsolete Lack of dignity or honor.
[French indignité, from Old French, from Latin indignitās, from indignus, unworthy; see INDIGN.]