angry
3 antonyms and opposites of angry, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Feeling or showing strong displeasure or hostility.
Antonyms
How to use angry
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English angry, based on the noun anger, ultimately from Old Norse angr.
Full origin of angry →Frequently asked questions
What does “angry” mean?
The word “angry” means feeling or showing strong displeasure or hostility. In plain terms, feeling or showing strong displeasure — also used for sore-looking wounds or stormy skies.
How do you pronounce “angry”?
“Angry” is pronounced ANG-gree (/ˈeɪ̯ŋ.ɡɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “angry” in a sentence?
Here is “angry” used in a sentence: “She was angry that no one had told her about the change.”
What is another word for “angry”?
Words with a similar meaning to “angry” include agitated, bad-tempered, berserk, big mad, blood-boiling and boiling mad.
What is the opposite of “angry”?
The opposite of “angry” — its antonyms — are calm, sanguine and serene.
What part of speech is “angry”?
“Angry” is an adjective.
Where does the word “angry” come from?
The word “angry” comes from Middle English. From Middle English angry, based on the noun anger, ultimately from Old Norse angr.
Is “angry” a common word?
“Angry” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between angry and mad?
In everyday use they overlap, both meaning feeling strong displeasure. "Angry" is the standard, more formal choice and works everywhere. "Mad" is more informal and especially common in American English, where "mad at someone" means angry with them. "Mad" also separately means insane, a sense that "angry" never carries.
What is the difference between angry and frustrated?
Anger is strong displeasure or hostility, often directed at a person or situation seen as unfair. Frustration is the irritation of being blocked from a goal, like slow traffic or a task that won't work. Frustration can build into anger, but you can feel frustrated without being truly angry at anyone.
What is the opposite of angry?
The most direct opposites are "calm" and "pleased." Depending on the sense, "content," "happy," "peaceful," and "good-tempered" also work. If anger is strong displeasure, its opposite is a settled, untroubled state — feeling relaxed and at ease rather than hostile or upset with someone or something.
Is angry a good or bad emotion?
Anger itself is neither good nor bad; it is a natural human emotion that signals something feels wrong or unfair. What matters is how it is expressed. Handled well, anger can motivate change and set healthy boundaries. Handled poorly, it can harm relationships and lead to regret, so managing it is key.