as in angry
feeling or showing anger
the judge was outraged to discover that several jurors had disregarded her orders not to speak with members of the press
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as in insulted
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
the spiteful comment outraged her so much that she's still holding a grudge
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as in infuriated
to make angry
the vandalism in the cemetery outraged the entire community we were outraged to discover that we had been overcharged for our hotel room
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Recent Examples of outraged
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
The impunity of the powerful was measured by the inefficacy of the outraged.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
People have been outraged that your speech was edited, but a racial slur shouted by Tourette’s activist John Davidson was left in until Monday afternoon.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
The outraged family of a transit cop stabbed to death in her Bronx home nearly four years ago by her estranged husband said Friday that his sentence of 24 years in prison is not enough.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
The outraged security guard, for one.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
And that means that 2026 will indeed be a showdown between the people who do the work — including around elections — and the billionaires who are outraged that those average Americans would want a say in their future.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Circuit Court Judge Tracy Davis sentenced Christopher Earl Thompson to 30 years — rather than the jury’s recommended 65 years — a decision that outraged local Republicans, who held a news conference denouncing it.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
In lieu of any local angle or a national controversy to get outraged over, what’s a sports columnist to do to fill space on a lazy sports Sunday in the middle of February?
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Spikes in the public charges in the recent past have outraged Connecticut consumers who pay the third highest electric rates in the nation, behind Hawaii and California.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
But the news of Tesla’s windfall outraged some in the trucking industry, who allege the state provided the world’s wealthiest automaker with preferential treatment for a vehicle that is not ready.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The concert promoted by the right-wing group founded by the late Charlie Kirk and now run by his widow Erika is in response to conservatives outraged over the NFL's selection of Grammy-winning music superstar Bad Bunny, who sings primarily in Spanish, as the halftime act.
—Stephen Battaglio, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
The new monument outraged Utah politicians and residents who supported mining and other development on the public lands.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Those characterizations outraged his family and Democratic politicians, who pointed to bystander videos showing Pretti helping a woman who had been pushed by an ICE agent and holding only his camera.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2020, top execs joined the chorus of voices outraged by the death of Floyd at the hands of a police officer.
—Lola Murti,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
In many cases, residents have been outraged with the use of pepper spray at point-blank range.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was visibly outraged after learning that photos from her deposition had been leaked on social media.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
The impunity of the powerful was measured by the inefficacy of the outraged.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2026
People have been outraged that your speech was edited, but a racial slur shouted by Tourette’s activist John Davidson was left in until Monday afternoon.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
The outraged family of a transit cop stabbed to death in her Bronx home nearly four years ago by her estranged husband said Friday that his sentence of 24 years in prison is not enough.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
The outraged security guard, for one.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
And that means that 2026 will indeed be a showdown between the people who do the work — including around elections — and the billionaires who are outraged that those average Americans would want a say in their future.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, Circuit Court Judge Tracy Davis sentenced Christopher Earl Thompson to 30 years — rather than the jury’s recommended 65 years — a decision that outraged local Republicans, who held a news conference denouncing it.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
In lieu of any local angle or a national controversy to get outraged over, what’s a sports columnist to do to fill space on a lazy sports Sunday in the middle of February?
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
The murder outraged various sectors of the city, and served as a reminder that domestic violence affects all parts of the community — including cops, who usually have to deal with the issue on the other side of the door.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Spikes in the public charges in the recent past have outraged Connecticut consumers who pay the third highest electric rates in the nation, behind Hawaii and California.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
But the news of Tesla’s windfall outraged some in the trucking industry, who allege the state provided the world’s wealthiest automaker with preferential treatment for a vehicle that is not ready.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The concert promoted by the right-wing group founded by the late Charlie Kirk and now run by his widow Erika is in response to conservatives outraged over the NFL's selection of Grammy-winning music superstar Bad Bunny, who sings primarily in Spanish, as the halftime act.
—Stephen Battaglio, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
The new monument outraged Utah politicians and residents who supported mining and other development on the public lands.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Those characterizations outraged his family and Democratic politicians, who pointed to bystander videos showing Pretti helping a woman who had been pushed by an ICE agent and holding only his camera.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
In 2020, top execs joined the chorus of voices outraged by the death of Floyd at the hands of a police officer.
—Lola Murti,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
In many cases, residents have been outraged with the use of pepper spray at point-blank range.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outraged
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Fans have been angry that the production fired actor Melissa Barrera for speaking out in favor of Palestine.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Julia Ross, who loves Cunningham for her fourth grader, felt angry that Kennedy came to the school for what felt to her like a photo opportunity.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Both men have a penchant for self-dramatization, are easily insulted and vindictive, and seem absent the gene for humility.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The president has frequently insulted Powell and threatened to fire him.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Raman’s entry into the race, hours before the filing deadline, shocked the city’s political elite and infuriated the mayor’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The dampening atmospherics and massive right field infuriated sluggers such as Barry Bonds, Jeff Bagwell and Albert Pujols.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Latinx people of conscience recognize our own tios, tias, primos, primas, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers in the brown faces being livestreamed with blood and agony pouring into enraged mouths asking for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, her direct and outspoken approach has also led to controversy, with enraged officials in Honduras once wanting to declare her persona non grata.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gilmore Girls star Milo Ventimiglia wouldn’t be offended if his daughter watched the show and thought that Rory (Alexis Bledel) may have been better off with someone else.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of course we were offended…but our frequency, our spiritual vibration is tuned to a higher level than what happened.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This timing angered fans on social media, some of whom accused Antetokounmpo of intentionally stirring trade rumors to drive traffic on the bet.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ten people were killed in clashes between security forces at the consulate and protesters angered by the killing of Khamenei.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the sight of a parking meter, especially where there hadn’t been one before, will surely trigger an indignant response.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Depictions of such raw humanity have the capacity to shape us into more compassionate community members, more thoughtful voters and more indignant seekers of justice.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After it had been viewed by more than 12 million people, Tkachuk indicated the stunt annoyed him.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Calvin is annoyed that the Post describes Carolyn as Kelly’s protégé instead of his.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Outraged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outraged. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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