ANGRINESS Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

angriness

noun

Definition of angriness

as in anger

an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something his constant angriness makes him unpleasant to work with

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Noun

Lee’s film is motivated less by anger and more by curiosity, compassion and a general confusion, as no one quite knows how to behave or feel or just be.

— Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
In politics—according to Berman and, by extension, Longwell—the most convincing arguments play to love, sympathy, greed, fear, and anger.

— Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of anger

Noun

Cancer Rising September begins with you very much waking up on the wrong side of the bed, but your indignation might just be the thing that saves you in the end.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
On cue, China expressed indignation about anti-missile deployments.

— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of indignation

Noun

Some religious scholars in Saudi Arabia have preached against developing the area, claiming that its former inhabitants were struck down by the wrath of God.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
But within this storytelling paradigm, Adnani imbues each scene with a dramatic wrath bubbling just beneath the surface.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of wrath

Noun

Right now, sensory toys are all the rage, so consider adding these $7 squishy toys to your cart.

— Anja Webb, Parents, 15 Sep. 2026
This was right in the peak of Elon Musk’s reconstruction of Twitter, privileging rage bait and engagement tactics that helped misinformation disseminate like fact.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

The public outrage over data centers, which the Post said has inspired 375 bills in state legislatures so far, embodies a concern far beyond their voracious demands for land, electricity and water.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
The league did this because its leadership became more sensitive to fan and media outrage.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of outrage

Noun

So then and now, whether a female serial killer has no reason or good reason to commit murder, the patriarchy is desperate to punish her; to put her back in her place; to bury her in her own fury.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
The film follows its hero from fens to road and road to London, then London toward the forest—as private grief grows into collective fury and fury reaches the gates of power.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of fury

Noun

Still, with new coach Mike Babcock on board and two of the best players in the NHL to lead the way, fans are in a generally good mood.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The plant contains mescaline, a psychoactive compound that alters perception and mood, sharpening the senses and amplifying feelings of empathy and connection.

— Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

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