indignity

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin indignitās, indignitātem. Equivalent to indign +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nɪ.ti/
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Noun

indignity (countable and uncountable, plural indignities)

  1. degradation, debasement or humiliation
    public indignity
    humiliating indignity
    He suffered the indignity of being ignored.
    The prisoners endured many indignities.
  2. an affront to one's dignity or pride

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