Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Indignation \In`dig*na"tion\, n. [F. indignation, L. indignatio.
   See {Indign}.]
   1. The feeling excited by that which is unworthy, base, or
      disgraceful; anger mingled with contempt, disgust, or
      abhorrence. --Shak.

            Indignation expresses a strong and elevated
            disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by
            something flagitious in the conduct of another.
                                                  --Cogan.

            When Haman saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he
            stood not up, nor moved for him, he was full of
            indignation against Mordecai.         --Esther v. 9.

   2. The effect of anger; punishment. --Shak.

            Hide thyself . . . until the indignation be
            overpast.                             --Is. xxvi.
                                                  20.

   Syn: Anger; ire wrath; fury; rage. See {Anger}.

Source : WordNet®

indignation
     n : a feeling of righteous anger [syn: {outrage}]