worried and indignant; distressed and resentful
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1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
worried and indignant; distressed and resentful; aggrieved
literaryLiterary or formal usage. Describes a state of emotional distress combined with anger or resentment, often due to perceived injustice or unfulfilled aspirations. Often used in contexts describing physical decline or death resulting from such emotions.
Tā他
yīn因
zhuàng壮
zhì志
wèi未
chóu酬
，
yōu忧
fèn忿
ér而
sǐ死
。
He died of grief and indignation because his ambitions were unfulfilled.
Xīn心
huái怀
yōu忧
fèn忿
，
nán难
yǐ以
shì释
huái怀
。
He harbored worry and indignation in his heart, unable to let go.
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Yōu忧
fèn忿
jiāo交
jiā加
，
shǐ使
tā他
yī一
yè夜
wèi未
mián眠
。
The combination of worry and indignation kept him awake all night.