angry
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Angry (adj) means feeling or showing strong displeasure or hostility. Example: “She was angry that no one had told her about the change.”
adj
1
Feeling or showing strong displeasure or hostility.
"She was angry that no one had told her about the change."
"An angry customer demanded to speak to the manager."
"I was so angry when the train was cancelled again."
2
Inflamed, sore, or irritated in appearance, as of a wound.
"The cut looked angry and swollen by the next morning."
"The rash on his arm looked red and angry after the insect bite."
"Keep the angry wound clean and see a doctor if it spreads."
3
Threatening or turbulent, as of weather or the sky.
"Angry clouds gathered on the horizon before the storm hit."
"The sailors watched the angry sea crash against the harbour wall."
"An angry sky darkened above the hills as thunder rumbled."
How to use angry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling or showing strong displeasure — also used for sore-looking wounds or stormy skies.
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angry mob
angry sky
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Word forms
- Plural
- angries
- Third person singular
- angries
- Past tense
- angried
- Comparative
- angrier, more angry
- Superlative
- angriest, most angry
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She was _____ that no one had told her about the change.
Etymology
From Middle English angry, based on the noun anger, ultimately from Old Norse angr.
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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.
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