The feeling of indignation can occur when one is mistreated by another or negative feelings are sparked when a situation is out of the normal realm of society. When situations or actions that are considered to be unjust behavior occur, the feeling of indignation is experienced.

Is being indignant good or bad?

Comparisons with other emotions

The difference is that for anger the action is personal (you did something bad to me), whereas indignation is bad in a more general sense, for instance, for society. Often, indignation is about violating a social rule or harming standard (e.g., you should not steal).

What is an indignant person?

: feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or unworthy : filled with or marked by indignation became indignant at the accusation. Other Words from indignant Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About indignant.