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indignity
[in-dig-ni-tee]
noun
plural
indignitiesan injury to a person's dignity; slighting or contemptuous treatment; humiliating affront, insult, or injury.
Synonyms:Obsolete.disgrace or disgraceful action.
indignity
/ ɪˈɪɡɪɪ /
noun
injury to one's self-esteem or dignity; humiliation
obsoletedisgrace or disgraceful character or conduct
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of indignity1
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Example Sentences
“I think of the challenges, the indignities that my grandparents suffered on a daily basis” living under Jim Crow, Colbert said over lunch recently in his hometown of San Anselmo.
Southampton have already avoided the much-publicised indignity of being the worst team in Premier League history after picking up a 12th point a couple of weeks ago.
For four months, the frustrations and indignities have continued for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires, especially for those still battling their insurance companies.
"The saddest part is many of them will suffer the indignity and humiliation, lay low for some time, and wait for this to tide over because they have a life to live."
Downtown Los Angeles has seen more than its share of indignity over the last few years.
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