angry

adjective

an·​gry ˈaŋ-grē 

angrier; angriest

1

: feeling or showing anger

an angry crowd

2

a

: indicative of or proceeding from anger

angry words

b

: seeming to show anger or to threaten in an angry manner

an angry sky

3

: painfully inflamed

an angry rash

angrily

ˈaŋ-grə-lē 

adverb

angriness

ˈaŋ-grē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of angry

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

Examples of angry in a Sentence

I've never seen her look so angry.

An angry crowd gathered outside the courthouse.

I was angry that he had forgotten my birthday.

What made you so angry?

He got angry when he found out about their plans.

He sent an angry letter to the company president.

They had an argument and exchanged some angry words.

She gave me an angry look.

Recent Examples on the Web

During a campaign stop in Dallas on Friday, Hinojosa told CBS News Texas that residents are angry about data centers because there aren't any regulations approved by lawmakers. — Jack Fink, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

This woman reportedly had already been receiving unwanted and threatening messages, and investigators concluded that Zhou’s AI conversations showed something more than a momentary angry outburst. — Matthew T. Christ, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

The United States and Canada, historic allies along an undefended border, fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries. — Paul Wiseman, Arkansas Online, 23 Aug. 2026

Cleaver, however, emphasized that Republicans underestimate how angry voters are about gerrymandering. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "ill-tempered, resentful, incensed, vexing," from anger, angre "distress, affliction, hostile attitude, strong displeasure" + -y -y entry 1 — more at anger entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing angry

• angry young man

Kids Definition

angry

adjective

an·​gry ˈaŋ-grē 

angrier; angriest

1

a

: feeling or showing anger

b

: threatening as if in anger

an angry sky

2

: painfully inflamed

an angry rash

angrily

-grə-lē 

adverb

angriness

-grē-nəs 

noun