Definitions
- Feeling angry or offended by something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or insulting. - Expressing strong disapproval or resentment towards a person, group, or situation. - Reacting with moral outrage to an action or behavior that violates one's sense of right and wrong.
- Feeling extreme anger or shock in response to a perceived injustice, cruelty, or violation of human rights. - Reacting strongly to a situation or event that is considered morally unacceptable or offensive. - Expressing intense disapproval or condemnation towards a person, group, or institution for their actions or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe strong negative emotions.
- 2Both words can be used to express disapproval or condemnation.
- 3Both words are often used in response to perceived injustices or violations of moral standards.
- 4Both words can be directed towards a person, group, or institution.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Outrage is more intense than indignation, often involving a stronger emotional reaction and a greater sense of moral outrage.
- 2Focus: Indignation is more focused on personal offense or insult, while outrage is more focused on societal or moral issues.
- 3Scope: Outrage is often directed towards larger issues or events, while indignation can be directed towards more personal or individual situations.
- 4Usage: Indignation is less common than outrage and may be seen as more formal or literary.
- 5Connotation: Indignation can be associated with a sense of wounded pride or hurt feelings, while outrage is associated with a sense of moral outrage or righteous anger.
Remember this!
Indignation and outrage are both words used to describe strong negative emotions in response to perceived injustices or violations of moral standards. However, indignation is more focused on personal offense or insult, while outrage is more focused on societal or moral issues. Outrage is often more intense and directed towards larger issues or events, while indignation can be directed towards more personal or individual situations.
