English Explanatory Dictionary

indign

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Unworthy, undeserving.
  2. disgraceful
  3. unbecoming

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdʌɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-indign.wav

Word forms

indign more indign most indign

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French indigne, from Latin indignus, from in- (“un-”) + dignus (“worthy, dignified”).

Related words

indignant indignation indignity indignly dignity
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