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Indignity

Indignity Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Indignity? [n] an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem Synonyms \| Synonyms for Indignity: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Indignity: abuse \| affront \| aspersion \| atrocity \| belittling \| brickbat \| comedown \| contempt \| contumely \| cut \| decrial \| depreciation \| derogation \| despite \| detraction \| disapproval \| discourtesy \| discrediting \| disgrace \| dishonor \| disparagement \| disrespect \| dump \| enormity \| faint praise \| flout \| flouting \| gibe \| grievance \| humiliation \| injury \| injustice \| insult \| jeer \| jeering \| knocking \| lukewarm support \| minimizing \| mock \| mockery \| obloquy \| offense \| outrage \| put-down \| putting down \| reproach \| scoff \| scorn \| scurrility \| slap \| slight \| slighting \| snub \| sour grapes \| taunt \| uncomplimentary remark \| wrong See Also \| affront \| insult Indignity In Webster's Dictionary \Indig"nity\, n.; pl. {Indignities}. [L. indignitas: cf. F. indignit['e]. See {Indign}.] Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with insult. How might a prince of my great hopes forget So great indignities you laid upon me? --Shak. A person of so great place and worth constrained to endure so foul indignities. --Hooker.

Indignity Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Indignity?

[n] an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

Synonyms | Synonyms for Indignity:

See Also | affront | insult

Indignity In Webster's Dictionary

\In*dig"ni*ty\, n.; pl. {Indignities}. [L. indignitas:
cf. F. indignit['e]. See {Indign}.]
Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him;
an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous
treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with
insult.

      How might a prince of my great hopes forget So great
      indignities you laid upon me?            --Shak.

      A person of so great place and worth constrained to
      endure so foul indignities.              --Hooker.

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