Indignation: quick facts
Indignation is anger aroused by something perceived as unjust, unfair, or morally wrong. Unlike personal annoyance, it is rooted in a sense of violated principles and often arises on behalf of others or of fairness…
Category
Complex & secondary emotions
Valence
Negative
Emotion family / blend
Anger
Typical triggers
Injustice, unfair treatment, violated principles, witnessing wrongdoing
How it's expressed
Firm stance, raised voice, set jaw, pointed gestures, forceful speech
Sources: American Psychological Association — APA Dictionary: emotion; Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley — Emotions; Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions (Robert Plutchik) — overview; American Psychological Association — Anger. Educational information only — not medical or psychological advice. See our sources & fact-check policy.