Definitions for: Indignity

[n] an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

How might a prince of my great hopes forget So great
indignities you laid upon me? --Shak.

A person of so great place and worth constrained to
endure so foul indignities. --Hooker.

See Also: affront, insult

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