Angry: meaning, definitions and examples

General term for a strong feeling of annoyance or hostility. Suitable for most situations where someone is upset.

• She was angry when she found out someone had eaten her lunch.

Often used to describe sudden and intense anger, sometimes in formal or written contexts.

• The irate customer demanded to speak to the manager.

Describes an extreme level of anger, often implying a more intense and uncontrollable emotion.

• He was furious when his car was scratched in the parking lot.

Refers to anger directed towards something considered very wrong or unjust, often in public or moral contexts.

• The community was outraged by the decision to close the local hospital.

Similar to 'furious' but can imply a reaction to a specific action or event that provoked anger.

• She was infuriated by the repeated delays in her project.

Indicates violent anger which can be seen physically in someone's expression or body language.

• He was livid when he discovered the betrayal of his most trusted friend.

Use this term to describe a person's emotional state when they are extremely upset or annoyed.

• She was so angry that she started shouting
• His angry response shocked everyone

Equivalent as above. See prior description.

Used for someone who is slightly annoyed by something specific, often smaller issues. It indicates discomfort but not intense anger.

• The constant noise from the construction site made her an irritated person
• After waiting in line for an hour, he became an irritated person

Best used when someone is in a bad mood, often in the mornings or without a significant reason. It's usually less intense and can sometimes be seen as slightly humorous.

• He's always a grumpy person before his first cup of coffee
• Don't talk to her when she's just woken up; she's a real grumpy person then

Refers to someone who is generally unhappy or discontented with life. This term has a negative connotation and implies more than just temporary anger; it suggests an ongoing state of unhappiness.

• Living in isolation turned him into a miserable person
• You could tell he was a miserable person by the way he rarely smiled