Indignity (Noun)
Meaning
An affront to one's dignity or self-esteem.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She felt the indignity of being forced to apologize for something that wasn't her fault.
- The public shaming was a terrible indignity for the former CEO, who had once been a respected figure in the business community.
- The refugee family suffered the indignity of being turned away from several countries before finally finding asylum.
- The indignity of being treated like a child in front of her peers was a bitter pill for the young professional to swallow.
- The homeless man felt the indignity of having to rummage through trash cans for food, a stark contrast to his former life as a successful businessman.