indignity

Example Sentences

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Her agitation grew as she listed the indignities, but then she inhaled and pressed her lips together as if trying to compose herself.

From Literature

Savers may be spared the indignity of seeing the returns on their cash dwindle to near nothing - although institutions sometimes don't need an excuse to reduce savings rates.

From BBC

After all the indignities of the day, it was the mention of fried potatoes that threatened to undo him.

From Literature

You can call that depressing, or an indignity, or a simple fact.

From Salon

She said John O'Sullivan had been responsible for the indignity and degradation his father endured and he had caused misery for the family.

From BBC