What is Indignation? A Basic Definition

Indignation \In`dig*na"tion\, n. [F. indignation, L.
         indignatio.
   See Indign.]
   [1913
         Webster]
   1. The feeling excited by that which is
         unworthy, base, or
      disgraceful; anger mingled with
         contempt, disgust, or
      abhorrence. --Shak.
     
         [1913 Webster]

            Indignation expresses a strong and elevated
            disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by
            something flagitious in the conduct of another.
                                                  --Cogan.
     
         [1913 Webster]

            When Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he
            stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of
            indignation against Mordecai.         --Esther v. 9.
   
           [1913 Webster]

   2. The effect of anger; punishment.
         --Shak.
      [1913 Webster]

            Hide thyself . . . until the indignation be
            overpast.                             --Is. xxvi.
                                                  20.

   Syn:
         Anger; ire wrath; fury; rage. See Anger.
        [1913
         Webster]

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Mon Nov 10

• The story of my lives | Books | The Observer

Thu Oct 16

• LRB · Frank Kermode: Hysterical Vigour

Mon Oct 6

• Best. Paper. Ever. - Miss Conduct's Blog - David Sims-- "You Bastard: A Narrative Exploration of the Experience of Indignation within Organizations": heh heh

Fri Oct 3

• You Bastard: A Narrative Exploration of the Experience of Indignation within Organizations. Well, yes. Patience with what seems like obdurate ignorance or bad behaviour is not limitless. Winner of an Ig Nobel literature prize.: "Our patience with forming interpretation s and reinterpretati ons of others' behaviour is not unlimited. The time comes when we lose interest in trying to understand, and conclude that another person is behaving in a way that is simply unacceptable. This paper explores the narratives that go with immoderate indignation, even for those best versed in the idea that they should attempt to understand the perspective of the other. The paper offers a reflexive comment on the difficulty of analysing such a topic, on the grounds that the phenomenon under discussion can debilitate analytic writing." Winner of an Ig Nobel for literature. http://improba ble.com/ig/win ners/#ig2008

Tue Sep 30

• Indignation - Philip Roth

Wed Sep 17

• New York Slideshows - A Cartoon Review of Philip Roth's 25th Novel - Village Voice
• 'Indignation' By Philip Roth: WSJ book excerpt

Thu Aug 14

• 500 euros d'amendes pour le professeur qui avait giflé un élève - Société - Le Monde.fr

Sun Aug 3

• The Righteousness Fix | Orion magazine: No citations, but this is the closest to an authoritative source I can find

Mon Jun 30

• Both sides of your mouth...: Conservatives are experts at speaking out of both sides of their mouths... The latest case in point: They seem outraged at Gen W. Clark's comments about McCain's experience... but I bet many of these folks were the same people that wore "purple band-aids

Wed Jun 4

• Misanthropy Today: Your Indignation Superstore: funny blog, excellent story titled The Time I Heard Ashley Olsen Rip One In Whole Foods Supermarket

Fri Mar 21

• indignation: Anger aroused by something unjust, mean, or unworthy.

Mon Feb 18

• en dasher: A Writer Living in Queens...: ekman on safire

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