| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun Plural | 1. Plural inflection of the noun indignity.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Noun Base (indignity) | 1. An affront to one's dignity or self-esteem.[Wordnet]. 2. Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with insult.[Websters]. | |
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Date "INDIGNITIES" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1588. (references) |
Specialty Definition: indignity
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Noun] Unmerited, contemptuous conduct towards another; any action towards another which manifests contempt for him; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with insult. Contemptuous words respecting one, or foul language in the presence of persons of character and delicacy, and indecent behavior, are indignities. Christ on the cross was treated with the foulest indignity.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
| Wiktionary | 1: [Noun] an affront to one's dignity or pride. (references) | 2: [Noun] degradation, debasement or humiliation. (references) | |
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