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
• enraged
• indignant
• 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

When confronted by the rest of the band (including Stevie, who pleaded with him to reconsider), Lindsey grew irate and allegedly slapped his onetime musical partner across the face and tried to strangle her. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

Utah fans were irate watching the coaching staff get gutted and star talent exit. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

And an irate Washington had to do battle with another opponent – the Continental Congress – in order to have his troops’ rations restored. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2026

In June, the Florida Bulldog published an article detailing how Alvarez’s campaign was being bankrolled by Trump allies who were irate by Ruiz’s ruling in the presidential library case. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 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