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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angriness
Noun
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Last year, after Mayor Todd Gloria and the council completed a long-term con job that imposed trash fees on 220,000-plus homes at rates that were far higher than promised in 2022, anger was common.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Swallowing your anger has only allowed this problem to fester.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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His indignation was not sugar coated.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2026
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Struber laughs at their polite indignation.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Freedom of navigation is a core principle of international law, and the appetite of coastal countries to intervene – risking Russia’s wrath – is limited.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
18 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the fire’s wrath spared nothing, marking nearly every surface with smoke residue.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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Dorothy Parker was a master of witty dialogue and subtle comedy, and this story perfectly captures all the tenderness and rage of sisterhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mother killed protecting kids after husband erupts in rage during NFL game.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Since this alliance took shape, dysfunction has grown, trust has eroded, and outrage has spread.—
Wanda James,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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When reactionary outrage media pounced on her comments, Kilmartin didn’t apologize.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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That long-simmering resentment has also helped lead to the national sense of fury and crisis.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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O’Brien spoke at the Oxford Union earlier this week and reflected on how the ire around the current administration has resulted in less laughs and too much fury.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many designs now incorporate nighttime-specific lighting, plus mood lighting.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The score, a nondescript pop-synth mood (feat.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Angriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angriness. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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