English Explanatory Dictionary

indignity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. degradation, debasement or humiliation
  2. an affront to one's dignity or pride

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-indignity.wav

Word forms

indignity indignities

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin indignitās, indignitātem. Equivalent to indign + -ity.

Related words

indign indignant indignation dignity
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