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indignity
noun in·dig·ni·ty \in-ˈdig-nə-tē\
: an act or occurrence that hurts someone's dignity or pride : an insulting or embarrassing act or occurrence
plural in·dig·ni·ties
Full Definition of INDIGNITY
1
a : an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult b : humiliating treatment
2
obsolete : lack or loss of dignity or honor
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Origin of INDIGNITY
Latin indignitat-, indignitas, from indignus
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indignity
noun in·dig·ni·ty \in-ˈdig-nə-tē\
plural in·dig·ni·ties
Definition of INDIGNITY for Kids
1
: an act that injures a person's dignity or self-respect <She remembers every insult, every indignity.>
2
: treatment that shows a lack of respect <He suffered the indignity of being fired.>
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