CultureJuly 4, 2026
indignity
/ˌɪndɪɡˈnɪti/
Definition
Treatment or a circumstance that causes a person to feel shame, humiliation, or a loss of self-respect.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'indignitas,' which means 'unworthiness.' It combines the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'dignitas' (worth or merit), entering English through Old French to describe a lack of proper respect or a state of being unworthy.
In the news
In the article, the author describes Kara Zor-El choosing to endure the difficult and powerless state of living on a red planet as an indignity. This highlights her sacrifice of strength to face challenging, belittling circumstances.
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