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indignazione

indignation

noun een-dee-nyah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Also means

outrage

Usage Note

Indignazione is a feminine noun and always takes l' before a vowel: l'indignazione. It denotes a strong moral displeasure at perceived injustice, stronger than disappunto (disappointment) but less extreme than furia (fury). The related adjective is indignato and the verb is indignarsi (reflexive, to become indignant).

Examples

"La sua bugia ha suscitato grande indignazione."

Natural Translation

His lie provoked great indignation.

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