1580s, from Latin indignantem (nominative indignans) "impatient, reluctant, indignant," present participle of indignari "to be displeased at, be indignant" (see indignation). Related: Indignantly.
实用例句
1. MPs were indignant that the government had not consulted them.
政府没有事先征求他们的意见，下院议员们感到很愤怒。来自柯林斯例句
2. She didn't know whether to feel flattered or indignant.
她不知道应该感到高兴还是愤怒。来自柯林斯例句
3. She was very indignant at the way she had been treated.
她对于自己受到的待遇大为光火。来自《权威词典》
4. Even a written apology failed to placate the indignant hostess.
甚至一纸书面道歉都没能安抚这个怒气冲冲的女主人.来自《简明英汉词典》
5. She waxes righteously indignant if anyone tries to contradict her.
