indignity

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin indignitās, indignitātem. Equivalent to indign +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

Noun

indignity (countable and uncountable, plural indignities)

  1. degradation, debasement or humiliation
  2. an affront to one's dignity or pride

Translations

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