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in·dig·ni·ty
\ə̇nˈdignəd.ē, -ətē, -i\ noun
Etymology: Latin indignitat-, indignitas, from indignus unworthy + -itat-, -itas -ity
1. obsolete : lack or loss of dignity or honor
2.
a. : something that offends against one's personal dignity or self-respect : something humiliating or injurious to one's self-esteem : insult, outrage
< forced to suffer one indignity after another >
b. : treatment that offends against or is humiliating or injurious to one's personal dignity or self-respect
< treated them with indignity >
3. obsolete : indignation
Synonyms: see affront |