Indignities Meaning in English
word · lemma: indignity
Definition
Actions or situations that make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or not respected; often involves being treated unfairly or without dignity.
Usage & Nuances
'Indignities' is usually used in formal or written English. Common collocations: 'suffer indignities', 'endure indignities', 'the indignities of old age'. Refers to repeated or various acts of disrespect, rather than one incident. Often plural.
Example Sentences
She suffered many indignities during her childhood.
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The prisoners faced daily indignities in jail.
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He tried to ignore the small indignities of his job.
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You don't deserve the indignities they put you through.
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He joked about the little indignities of getting old.
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After all those indignities, she finally stood up for herself.
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