What is the meaning of indignant?

• A. feeling or showing anger or annoyance at unfair, mean, or ungrateful action or treatment
• B. pleasant and cheerful in manner
• C. very tired and lacking energy
• D. able to move quickly and easily

Answer: (A)

Indignant describes a reaction of strong anger or annoyance that comes from believing you’ve been unfairly treated or insulted. It’s not just any anger; it’s anger tied to a sense of moral wrong or injustice, often with a urge to speak out or protest.

For example, if someone is accused of something they didn’t do and feels the accusation is unfair, they might respond with indignation. That feeling is about fairness as much as about the outcome.

This is why the meaning fits best: it centers on reacting to unfair treatment, whereas the other options describe different states—being pleasant and cheerful, feeling very tired, or moving quickly.