indignity

Noun

Meaning

Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with insult.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

barb despite wrong injury abuse slight offense degradation offence contempt shame injustice outrage insult humiliation
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Antonyms

amity congratulations ardor care respect concern
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Hypernyms

insult affront

Related terms

dignity indignation indignant indign

Derivatives

indignities

Examples

And for the indignity and degradation thus inflicted on a proud people and a proud culture, we say sorry. Source: Internet

The mother and son were both initially charged with first-degree murder and offering an indignity to human remains. Source: Internet

CPS charged Nina Albright with indignity to a dead body and failing to provide the necessaries of life last month. Source: Internet

Death After Heracles died, Eurystheus remained bitter over the indignity the hero had caused him. Source: Internet

“And for the indignity and degradation thus inflicted on a proud people and a proud culture, we say sorry.” Source: Internet

CTU bosses have been forced to endure just about every indignity imaginable at this point, and it wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume that this kind of aggressive workplace behavior is commonplace for the company, which puts in a difficult spot. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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