'Indignity' definitions:
Definition of 'indignity'
(from WordNet)
noun
An affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
Definition of 'Indignity'
From: GCIDE
- Indignity \In*dig"ni*ty\, n.; pl. Indignities. [L. indignitas: cf. F. indignit['e]. See Indign.] Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely; incivility or injury, accompanied with insult. [1913 Webster]
- How might a prince of my great hopes forget So great indignities you laid upon me? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- A person of so great place and worth constrained to endure so foul indignities. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'indignity'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abuse,
- affront,
- aspersion,
- atrocity,
- belittling,
- brickbat,
- comedown,
- contempt,
- contumely,
- cut,
- decrial,
- depreciation,
- derogation,
- despite,
- detraction,
- disapproval,
- discourtesy,
- discrediting,
- disgrace,
- dishonor,
- disparagement,
- disrespect,
- dump,
- enormity,
- faint praise,
- flout,
- flouting,
- gibe,
- grievance,
- humiliation,
- injury,
- injustice,
- insult,
- jeer,
- jeering,
- knocking,
- lukewarm support,
- minimizing,
- mock,
- mockery,
- obloquy,
- offense,
- outrage,
- put-down,
- putting down,
- reproach,
- scoff,
- scorn,
- scurrility,
- slap,
- slight,
- slighting,
- snub,
- sour grapes,
- taunt,
- uncomplimentary remark,
- wrong