indignity

[in-dig-ni-tee] / ɪnˈdɪg nɪ ti /

NOUN

embarrassment, humiliation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

injustice insult opprobrium

STRONG

abuse affront contumely discourtesy dishonor disrespect grievance injury obloquy outrage put-down reproach slap slight slur snub taunt

WEAK

backhanded compliment

Antonyms

STRONG

aid approval compliment esteem flattery help honor praise respect

WEAK

dignity regard

Example Sentences

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In once again going 3-0 down after three matches, they are left to battle against the indignity of a 5-0 clean sweep.

From BBC

Even a draw would ensure they do not suffer the indignity of a clean sweep – England have been beaten 5-0 on three previous Ashes tours.

From BBC

Yet I must suffer the annoyance—and the implied indignity.

From The Wall Street Journal

They accept the indignities of age as they accept everything, with unblinking eyes and a saving humor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Far from an indignity, I thought it lent a certain gravitas otherwise absent from my banal demeanor.

From The Wall Street Journal