ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Indignity

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Indignity is a noun meaning degradation, debasement or humiliation.

Meaning

degradation, debasement or humiliation.

More Meanings

  1. an affront to one's dignity or pride

Example Sentences

public indignity
humiliating indignity
The prisoners endured many indignities.
He suffered the indignity of being ignored.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include humiliation, shame, disgrace, opprobrium, debasement, dishonour.

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