irate

adjective

ī-ˈrāt 

ˈī-ˌrāt, 

i-ˈrāt

1

: roused to ire

an irate taxpayer

2

: arising from anger

irate words

irately adverb

irateness noun

Synonyms of irate

• angry
• indignant
• enraged
• outraged
• infuriated
• angered
• furious
• mad
• ballistic
• infuriate

Examples of irate in a Sentence

Irate viewers called the television network to complain about the show.

the big increase in cable rates prompted a flood of irate calls and letters

Recent Examples on the Web

Several of those irate neighbors have put their opposition on file with the state and are expected to attend the hearing at One South Station, Floor 3, on Tuesday to speak their minds. — John Vincent, Boston Herald, 29 June 2026

Even with their growing adoption, these extra charges and their unclear uses have left longtime servers like Maria Stathis on the receiving end of irate guests. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Conversely, Charles Johnson expressed irate objections, and Renato Moicano offered sarcastic remarks. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

The irate call to the editor or publisher, often expressed through the promise of litigation. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for irate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

irate

adjective

ī-ˈrāt 

: angry sense 1a

irately adverb

irateness noun