Spanish Conversation · Level 26
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Spanish word
indigno
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈdiɣno/
Meaning
- adjectiveunworthy
Example
Eres indigno de mi confianza.
You are unworthy of my trust.
More examples
Su comportamiento fue indigno de un representante público.
His behavior was unworthy of a public official.
Core concept
Person turned away at a doorway.
Common phrases
indigno de confianza
unworthy of trust
indigno de respeto
unworthy of respect
indigno de perdón
unworthy of forgiveness
Similar words
vergonzoso: Causing shame or embarrassment, provoking social discomfort or disgrace.
despreciable: Deserving contempt for morally bad or base actions or character.
indecente: Violating standards of decency or propriety, often sexually or rudely inappropriate.
vil: Extremely base or contemptible, showing cruelty or moral baseness.
Definition in Spanish
Que no merece respeto, honor o confianza por falta de méritos o dignidad.
Word origin
From Latin indignus (in- 'not' + dignus 'worthy'), through medieval forms into Spanish where the negative prefix creates the sense 'not deserving'.
Usage tips
- Indigno is a harsh moral label often used with de plus a quality (indigno de confianza) and it is not the same as Spanish indignado or English indignant, so it is inappropriate in casual remarks.