dudgeon in English
- dudgeon⇄dudgeon (1), noun.
a feeling of anger, resentment, or offense; ill humor.
Ex. He recorded his impressions with some dudgeon and may I suggest, some relief (Maclean's).
(SYN) ire, indignation. - dudgeon⇄dudgeon (2), noun.
(Obsolete.)
1. a kind of wood used by turners, especially for handles of knives, daggers, and other tools.
2. the hilt of a dagger, made of this wood.
3. a dagger having a hilt of such wood.
Ex. It was a - dudgeon⇄expr. in high dudgeon, very angry; resentful.
Ex. He was in high dudgeon when he found out that we had left without him.
dudgeon in Sindhi سنڌي
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dudgeon
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌdʒ.ən/
Definitions
- A feeling of offense, resentment, or anger.
- (Obsolete) The hilt of a dagger, typically made of wood.
Usage Examples
- He left the meeting in high dudgeon after the criticism.
- She expressed her dudgeon at the unfair treatment.
- The dudgeon of the dagger was intricately carved.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English dogeon, possibly from Old French digeon, meaning a kind of wood used for dagger hilts.
Synonyms
- Resentment
- Indignation
- Anger
- Offense
Antonyms
- Calmness
- Contentment
- Approval
- Acceptance
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | resentimiento | /reˌsenˈtiːmjento/ |
| French | ressentiment | /ʁə.sɑ̃.ti.mɑ̃/ |
| German | Groll | /ɡʁɔl/ |
| Hindi | नाराज़गी | /nārāzgī/ |
| Japanese | 憤慨 | /fungkai/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 愤慨 | /fènkǎi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdʌdʒ.ən/
- American English: /ˈdʌdʒ.ən/
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the 16th century, primarily to express anger or offense, and its obsolete meaning referred to the hilt of a dagger.
Cultural Nuances
In literature, "dudgeon" often conveys a sense of exaggerated offense or indignation, sometimes in a humorous context.
More Information
The phrase "in high dudgeon" is a common idiomatic expression in English, signifying that someone is extremely offended or angry.