- righteous indignation
Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов. - М.: "Республика". Мак-Ким Дональд К.. 2004.
Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов. - М.: "Республика". Мак-Ким Дональд К.. 2004.
Righteous indignation — is an emotion one feels when one becomes angry over perceived mistreatment, insult, or malice. It is akin to what is called the sense of injustice.In some Christian doctrines, righteous indignation is considered the only form of anger which is… … Wikipedia
indignation — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ great, high (AmE) ▪ His response was one of high indignation. ▪ public ▪ moral, righteous ▪ … Collocations dictionary
indignation — n. 1) to arouse indignation 2) to express; feel, show indignation 3) burning; helpless; public; righteous indignation 4) indignation about, at, over (to feel indignation at gross injustice) 5) to smb. s indignation * * * [ˌɪndɪg neɪʃ(ə)n] at feel … Combinatory dictionary
righteous — right|eous [ˈraıtʃəs] adj [: Old English; Origin: rihtwis, from riht right (noun) + wis wise ] 1.) righteous indignation/anger etc strong feelings of anger when you think a situation is not morally right or fair ▪ He was full of righteous… … Dictionary of contemporary English
righteous — adjective 1 righteous indignation/anger etc strong feelings of anger when you think a situation is not morally right or fair: “You should have asked me first” said Corrine, full of righteous indignation. 2 formal morally good and fair: a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
indignation — in|dig|na|tion [ˌındıgˈneıʃən] n [U] feelings of anger and surprise because you feel insulted or unfairly treated ▪ To his indignation, Charles found that his name was not on the list. with/in indignation ▪ Lou s voice quivered with indignation.… … Dictionary of contemporary English
righteous — righteously, adv. /ruy cheuhs/, adj. 1. characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law. 2. morally right or justifiable: righteous indignation. 3. acting in an upright, moral way; virtuous: a righteous and godly… … Universalium
righteous — [[t]ra͟ɪtʃəs[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you think that someone behaves or lives in a way that is morally good, you can say that they are righteous. People sometimes use righteous to express their disapproval when they think someone is only behaving in… … English dictionary
righteous — /ˈraɪtʃəs / (say ruychuhs) adjective 1. characterised by uprightness or morality: a righteous act. 2. morally right or justifiable: righteous indignation. 3. in accordance with right; upright or virtuous: a righteous and godly man. –phrase 4. the …
righteous — right|eous [ raıtʃəs ] adjective 1. ) FORMAL morally good or correct, especially according to standards set by religion: righteous people 2. ) righteous feelings are caused by a belief that you are right to feel angry, for example because of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English