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indignantly

indignantly

7 5.0
In an angry way because something seems unfair
  • adverb
  • /ɪnˈdɪɡnəntli/
translation icon : indignadamente
  • She responded indignantly when she heard the unfair accusations against her.
  • reacted indignantly
  • complained indignantly
  • indignantly rejected

He's he's, he talks about the father who indignantly concentrates his fatherly authority in one single curse, or the son who defies.

Examples

  • "Hey!" he calls out to her indignantly as she shuts the door behind her.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Drawing himself up indignantly, Grunjak said, "Of course I paid for it."

    Fiction book (1999)
  • "Of course I know," she said indignantly, her heart sinking.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Crash even!" He sat up indignantly and looked around: an empty plane.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • In my own sweet time, Ethel thought indignantly as she picked up the hotel television guide.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • "You could have seen it any time you wanted," Yuri said indignantly.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • Surely, Arnie said indignantly, she wasn't going to hang around and wait for them to forgive her!

    Fiction book (1996)
  • There's plenty of room, said Alice indignantly, and she sat down in the large armchair at one end of the table.

  • After Wolfe is convicted of theft, however, the doctor indignantly declares to his wife: "Serves him right!"

    Academic text (1994)
  • "We must duplicate it somehow or the microzooids will die." "Sarai ought to publish," added Quark indignantly.

    Fiction book (1998)

Synonyms

angrily
vsindignantly
58 1.0

In a way that shows anger

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting behaviour rather than general anger
irritably
vsindignantly
8 4.1

In an annoyed or impatient way

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting behaviour rather than simple irritation
sourly
vsindignantly
4 6.4

In a way that shows anger or dislike

is anger at perceived unfair or insulting treatment rather than passive bitterness
resentfully
vsindignantly
1 5.8

Feeling angry because someone treated you unfairly

is stronger in visible anger at unfair insults rather than quiet bitterness
testily
vsindignantly
1 7.6

In a short angry way that shows you are annoyed

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting behaviour rather than brief petulance
huffily
vsindignantly
1 7.8

To act in an annoyed or offended way

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting behaviour
exasperatedly
vsindignantly
1 7.2

In an annoyed way that shows you are very tired of something

is anger at perceived unfair or insulting behaviour rather than general frustration
irately
vsindignantly
1 6.8

In an angry way

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting behaviour rather than general irritation
aggrievedly
vsindignantly
8.2

In a way that shows someone feels wronged or treated unfairly

is more about anger at perceived insult rather than just feeling wronged
huffingly
vsindignantly
7.7

In an annoyed way that shows irritation or anger

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting behaviour
acrimoniously
vsindignantly
8.1

In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement

is anger at perceived unfair or insulting acts rather than general harshness
lividly
vsindignantly
8.1

In a way that shows extreme anger or a dark blue-gray color

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting acts rather than extreme fury
irritatedly
vsindignantly
3.9

In an annoyed and impatient way

is anger or annoyance focused on perceived unfair or insulting actions
vexedly
vsindignantly
8.8

In an annoyed or frustrated way

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting actions rather than general frustration
irksomely
vsindignantly
  • Archaic
8.5

In an annoying way that bothers other people

is anger or annoyance at perceived unfair or insulting behaviour rather than mere irritation

Antonyms

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

Showing no interest or care

How Angry

furiously
38 3.0
indignantly
7 5.0
irritably
8 4.1
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

indignantly positive

Morphology

indignantly = indignant (transparent) = indignant + ly

The adverb is a straightforward formation from the adjective 'indignant' using the productive suffix '-ly', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Indignantly comes from indignant, which breaks into in- meaning 'not' and dignus meaning 'worthy', the same root as dignity. So, to act indignantly is to show anger or feel offended at something you see as unfair or 'not worthy'.