irate

adjective

ī-ˈrāt How to pronounce irate (audio)
ˈī-ˌrāt,
i-ˈrāt
1
: roused to ire
an irate taxpayer
2
: arising from anger
irate words
irately adverb
irateness noun

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
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The widespread disinformation and lies about Israel — claims that Israel is an apartheid state and committing genocide, for instance — have many people confused or irate. Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024 Trump was irate at Fox over the Arizona race call in 2020, and appealed directly to the Murdoch family that night to complain. Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 Peter then appeared to grab Betts' wrist while the Dodgers star appeared irate at their behavior. Natasha Dye, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 The man’s wife soon joined in, echoing her husband’s sentiments, with the couple becoming more irate as a crowd began to form. Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for irate 

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of irate was in 1838

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“Irate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irate. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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irate

adjective
irately adverb
irateness noun

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