😤Indignity

noun
/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Meaning

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or humiliation.

Example Sentences

She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.

He suffered the indignity of being ignored in the meeting.

Synonyms

humiliation, degradation, shame, dishonor, disgrace, insult
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humiliation, degradation, shame, dishonor
Entry 2
humiliation, disgrace, shame, insult

Antonyms

dignity, honor, respect, esteem
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dignity, honor, respect, esteem
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honor, dignity, respect

Collocations

suffer indignity, personal indignity, heap indignity, face indignity, the indignity of, indignity suffered
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suffer indignity, personal indignity, heap indignity
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suffer indignity, face indignity, the indignity of, indignity suffered

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