angryan‧gry /ˈæŋɡri/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective (comparative angrier, superlative angriest) 
I was angry because he hadn’t told me his plans. He was beginning to get angry. His comments brought an angry response from opposition politicians. ‘Calm down,’ she said, looking at his angry face. Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier.angry with ‘Please don’t be angry with me,’ she said.angry at They are angry at the way they have been treated.angry about/over Kate’s still so angry about the whole thing.angry (that) The workers are angry that they haven’t been paid for the week.2angry with/at yourself feeling strongly that you wish you had done something or had not done something: David was angry with himself for letting the others see his true feelings.3literary an angry sky or cloud looks dark and stormy4literary an angry wound etc is painful and red and looks infected SYN inflamed—angrily adverb: Joey reacted angrily.GRAMMAR: Patterns with angryangry with• You say that someone is angry with another person: · My parents were very angry with me. ✗Don’t say: My parents were angry to me.angry about• You say that someone is angry about something: · I was really angry about what had happened.angry at• You can say that someone is angry at someone, or angry at something: · Please don’t get angry at me.· I was really angry at what had happened.THESAURUSangry feeling strong emotions because you think someone has behaved badly, or because a situation seems bad or unfair: · He gets really angry if people keep him waiting.· a crowd of angry protestersmad [not before noun] informal angry: · Dad was mad at me for damaging the car.cross [not before noun] spoken rather angry – used when speaking to people you know well: · She was cross with me for being late.annoyed [not before noun] a little angry: · I was annoyed no one had told me the class was cancelled.irritated annoyed and impatient, especially by something that keeps happening or something someone keeps saying: · I was irritated by their stupid questions.· an irritated voicebad-tempered becoming annoyed or angry easily: · a bad-tempered old man· He’s always bad-tempered when he doesn’t get what he wants.in a bad/foul mood feeling a little angry for a period of time, often for no particular reason: · I woke up in a bad mood.· She’s been in a foul mood all morning.in a huff /hʌf/ in an angry mood for a short time, especially because someone has just said something to offend or annoy you: · He walked off in a huff when they refused to let him join in their game.somebody has got up on the wrong side of the bed informal used when you think someone has been in an angry mood all day, for no particular reason – often used humorously: · I don’t know what’s wrong – she must have got up on the wrong side of the bed today.extremely angryfurious/livid extremely angry: · She was furious when she found out he’d been lying to her.· He looked absolutely livid.outraged very angry and shocked by something you think is unfair or wrong: · Most people were outraged by the 9/11 attacks.· complaints from outraged viewersincandescent with rage British English formal extremely angry – used mainly in writing, for example in newspaper reports: · Gordon Brown was reported to be incandescent with rage over the article.lose your temper to suddenly become very angry and start shouting at someone: · It was the first time I’d seen her lose her temper.
WORD ORIGINangry
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1300-1400 angerEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- After the programme, the TV station received hundreds of angry phone calls.
- an angry letter
- Hundreds of angry students gathered to protest the tuition increase.
- I could hear my parents having an angry argument downstairs.
- I was stunned and angry when I found out.
- Local people are angry that they weren't told about plans to expand the airport.
- Mary's angry that we didn't save her any pizza.
- My dad gets really angry if anyone keeps him waiting.
- My folks were really angry about my grades.
- Stone's new book is sure to make a lot of women angry.
- Sue's still very angry with me for forgetting our anniversary.
- There were more angry protests outside the Republican convention Friday.
- And I don't in the least understand why you're so angry!
- Connahs Quay were angry over Halkyn's decision to call off their match at Pant Newydd an hour before the scheduled start.
- Daniel looked at the angry sea with its terrible waves, and he felt cold and frightened.
- His angry partners cut off his access to all bank accounts and halted payment of his share of the monthly profits.
- His minders were angry with us when we said and wrote that he is no great orator.
- However, many years have passed since those angry days.
- It earned an angry response from a teachers' union leader, Nigel de Gruchy.
THESAURUS
feeling strong emotions because you think someone has behaved badly, or because a situation seems bad or unfair: · He gets really angry if people keep him waiting.· a crowd of angry protesters
[not before noun] informal angry: · Dad was mad at me for damaging the car.
[not before noun] spoken rather angry – used when speaking to people you know well: · She was cross with me for being late.
[not before noun] a little angry: · I was annoyed no one had told me the class was cancelled.
annoyed and impatient, especially by something that keeps happening or something someone keeps saying: · I was irritated by their stupid questions.· an irritated voice
becoming annoyed or angry easily: · a bad-tempered old man· He’s always bad-tempered when he doesn’t get what he wants.
feeling a little angry for a period of time, often for no particular reason: · I woke up in a bad mood.· She’s been in a foul mood all morning.
in an angry mood for a short time, especially because someone has just said something to offend or annoy you: · He walked off in a huff when they refused to let him join in their game.
informal used when you think someone has been in an angry mood all day, for no particular reason – often used humorously: · I don’t know what’s wrong – she must have got up on the wrong side of the bed today.
extremely angry extremely angry: · She was furious when she found out he’d been lying to her.· He looked absolutely livid.
very angry and shocked by something you think is unfair or wrong: · Most people were outraged by the 9/11 attacks.· complaints from outraged viewers
British English formal extremely angry – used mainly in writing, for example in newspaper reports: · Gordon Brown was reported to be incandescent with rage over the article.
to suddenly become very angry and start shouting at someone: · It was the first time I’d seen her lose her temper.
Longman Language Activatorfeeling angry · My dad gets really angry if anyone keeps him waiting.· Stone's new book is sure to make a lot of women angry.· Hundreds of angry students gathered to protest the tuition increase.· After the programme, the TV station received hundreds of angry phone calls.angry with · Sue's still very angry with me for forgetting our anniversary.angry about · My folks were really angry about my grades.angry that · Mary's angry that we didn't save her any pizza.· Local people are angry that they weren't told about plans to expand the airport.
especially American angry: · Ernie was mad because we woke him up.· Don't get mad. It was an accident.· Sheila's mad at me because I forgot to feed the cats yesterday.· Sally was mad at the children for making so much noise.mad about: · Don seems really mad about something.
a little angry: · Sandra was very annoyed that I was late.· Mike gets annoyed if anyone goes in his room when he's out.· Professor Johnson was annoyed when I told her my paper was going to be late.annoyed with/at: · Meg was annoyed with me because I forgot to stop and buy bread on my way home.annoyed by/about: · Everyone is annoyed by the constant noise of the construction project.
a little angry and impatient about something, especially an annoying situation that you think has continued for too long: irritated with/by: · Paul was irritated with the children because he was tired.irritated at: · The teacher was clearly irritated at having his class interrupted.· Margot gets irritated if people leave dirty dishes in the sink.
British a word used especially by children or to children meaning a little angry: · Mum will be cross when she finds out about the broken vase.cross with: · I'm sorry I was cross with you.
British to be very angry for a short time, especially when other people think you have no real reason to be: · Jeff was in a temper this morning, so I left the house as early as possible.be in a bad/foul temper: · Donna's been in a foul temper all day.
also pissed American informal an impolite expression meaning angry, especially about something that someone has done: · I don't know why you're so pissed off -- I told you I might be late.· Darren got really pissed when I told him that.pissed off with: · Wendy's pissed off with me for not returning her call.pissed off about: · I'm really pissed off about the schedule changes - it messes everything up.pissed off at American: · Why are you pissed at him?
a little angry and impatient because of an unpleasant or difficult situation that you feel unable to change or control: · Stacy got so frustrated that she stood up and walked out of the room.· Frustrated parents were calling the school to complain.frustrated with: · My boss is frustrated with me for coming in late.
British /ticked off American a little angry about something that annoys you, especially something that happens a lot: · Mick was hacked off when he saw his girlfriend dancing with another guy.hacked off with: · Lee's ticked off with me for not inviting him to the party.
feeling extremely angry · Don't tell Jan I read her letter -- she'll be furious.· I've never been so furious in all my life.· A furious clerk chased the children out of the store.furious with · Gina was furious with him for leaving the baby alone in the house.furious at/about · Walter came home furious at something his boss had said.
so angry that it is difficult for you to think clearly or speak properly: · "Was she angry when you arrived so late?" "She was livid!"· I know I shouldn't have spoken to Suzanne like that, but I was absolutely livid.
especially written extremely angry, but unable or unwilling to show it: · Bobby drove home seething after his terrible humiliation at the party.seething with anger/rage/indignation: · Seething with anger, Polly pushed back her chair and stood up from the table.
especially written extremely angry about something someone has done, and ready to react very strongly or violently: · Colonel Monroe became incensed when two of the junior officers did not treat him with respect.incensed by/at: · Perry was incensed by the committee's recommendations.
informal to be very angry about something and to be planning to criticize and argue with the person you think has caused it: · After two accidents in the same week outside the school, the Parents' Association is on the warpath.
angry for a short time · I had to wait two hours for the train, which really put me in a bad mood.· Why were you in such a bad mood this morning?be in a foul mood (=be in a very bad mood) · Darnell came home from work in a foul mood.
if someone is in a huff they are feeling bad-tempered, especially because someone has just offended, upset, or annoyed them: · Kate is in a huff right now because we wouldn't let her go to the beach with her friends.go off/leave in a huff (=go away in a huff): · Dad started to give the waiter a hard time and Mom got up and left the table in a huff.
if someone is in one of his or her moods they are bad-tempered at the moment and you know that they often get bad-tempered for no good reason: · It's no use trying to reason with Karen right now; she's in one of her moods.· When Kurt was in one of his moods, he took it out on everyone around him.
also get out of bed on the wrong side British spoken you say someone has got out of bed on the wrong side when you think they have been behaving in a bad-tempered way all day: · "What's Sarah's problem?" "I don't know. She must have got up on the wrong side of the bed."
angry because something is unfair or wrong formal · Grandfather's always writing indignant letters to the newspaper.indignant at/over · Eric was indignant at being told he would have to wait two weeks for an appointment.
if a group of people are up in arms , they are protesting angrily about something that has been done or decided, especially by the government or some other official group: · Pine Valley residents are up in arms about plans to build a prison in the area.
to feel very angry and disappointed because you think that someone's actions are very wrong, dishonest, or immoral: · Many voters are disgusted with the way Congress spends their money.· I'm disgusted. How could you be so rude to our guests?be disgusted at/with: · Disgusted with the political corruption in her homeland, Stepanowicz left for good in 1982.
extremely angry about something wrong, immoral, or unfair, especially something violent: · Thousands of outraged citizens took to the streets to protest against the actions of the police.outraged at/by: · The whole community has been shocked and outraged at the bombing.
feeling very angry and upset about something unfair that someone has done to you: resentful of: · Robert was resentful of the fact that Forbes had been given the promotion.resentful about: · Harvey feels bitter and resentful about the way he's been treated.
to feel that a situation or someone's behaviour is terrible or wrong, and wish that you could stop it: · In 1991, the world was sickened by the brutal beating of a California man at the hands of several police officers.be sickened to hear/see/learn etc: · We were sickened to learn that such well-known companies were dealing with the drug kingpin.be sickened about: · I am sickened about the destruction of the downtown area.
words for describing an angry meeting, argument etc · I could hear my parents having an angry argument downstairs.· There were more angry protests outside the Republican convention Friday.
a furious argument, discussion, disagreement etc is one in which people express very angry feelings: · A furious argument was taking place outside the pub.· The new import laws have provoked furious complaints from business groups.
something such as a discussion or relationship that is stormy is one in which angry feelings are often expressed: · The December peace talks are likely to be stormy.· After a long and sometimes stormy discussion, a decision was finally reached.· Their relationship could be stormy at times.
: heated argument/debate/discussion etc angry and excited: · The gun control issue continues to be the subject of heated debate.· Ed and I used to stay up all night, drinking wine and having heated arguments about politics.· Things got very heated as I demanded he pay me full compensation.
British /furor American a situation in which a lot of angry feelings are expressed, especially about something that a lot of people care about: · Addison's theory caused a furore in the academic world.furore over: · There was a furor over a recent exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
a situation in which a lot of people express angry feelings, shock, or disappointment at something they think is very wrong or unfair: · There was an immediate uproar when the company talked about cutting holiday time.set off an uproar: · The court's decision set off an uproar among religious activists.
if feelings run high a lot of people are feeling very angry and excited about something, especially something that affects them personally, or that they have very strong opinions about: · Feelings always run high in games between the two teams.· With the economy in ruins, feelings against the Prime Minister are running high.
to get angry also get mad American · Mike gets very angry when he loses at tennis.get angry at · You have no right to get mad at me. It's not my fault.
to suddenly become angry, especially after you have been trying not to: · As the argument escalated, Mason lost his temper completely.lose your temper with: · You should never lose your temper with the students - it'll only make things worse.
also go mad British informal to suddenly become very angry: · My father blew his top when I told him I was quitting medical school.· "What happened when you told him you wrecked the car?" "Oh, he hit the roof."· Mom would go crazy if she found out you had started smoking.· I'm going to go nuts if that phone doesn't stop ringing.· When Tommy's new bike was stolen, he had a fit.
also go ape American informal to suddenly become very angry: · If my wife ever finds out about this, she'll go berserk.· Joe went ape when we tried to take the car keys away from him outside the bar.
British informal to start behaving and talking to people in an angry way, especially when other people think this is unreasonable: · She's the sort of boss who gets really stroppy if things aren't done her way.· Mel got a bit stroppy when the maitre d' put us at a table he didn't like.
to make someone angry also make somebody mad especially American · Sophie tried not to do anything that would make Henry angry. · It always makes me mad when people drive up behind me and start flashing their lights.
to make someone fairly angry: · The only reason she went out with Charles was to annoy her parents.· Jane's constant chatter was beginning to annoy me.· Are you doing that just to annoy me?it annoys somebody that/when: · It annoys me that Kim never returns the books she borrows.I find it annoying when...: · I find it annoying when people eat smelly foods on public transport.
to keep annoying someone: · That silly smile of hers always irritated me.· After a while, the loud ticking of the clock began to irritate me.· Jean Paul's attempts to apologize just irritated me even more.
also tick somebody off American informal an impolite expression meaning to annoy someone: · Shut up, Bernie, before you really start to piss me off.it pisses somebody off the way: · Doesn't it piss you off the way your husband sits in front of the TV every night while you cook dinner?
to make someone very angry especially by doing something that they cannot control or change: · Her racist attitudes infuriated her co-workers.· Kramer's stubborn refusal to answer any questions infuriated the officers.
formal to make someone angry: · The police department's handling of the affair has angered many in the community.· The decision to again allow logging in the area angered environmentalists.
informal if something bugs you, it annoys you because it is always there or is always happening, so that you cannot stop thinking about it or noticing it: · It really bugs me when I can't remember someone's name.· You know what bugs me? Getting a call from a telephone salesman right when I sit down to dinner.
if someone or something gets on your nerves , they annoy you, especially by continually saying or doing something that you do not like: · The noise from the apartment upstairs was beginning to get on my nerves.· I hope Emma isn't going to be there - she really gets on my nerves.
spoken informal use this to say that something makes you very angry, especially an unfair situation: · It makes me sick, the way they treat old people here.
British /be like waving a red rag in front of a bull American if something is like a red rag to a bull , it will always make a particular person angry: · Whatever you do, don't mention his ex-wife. It's like a red rag to a bull.
to deliberately make someone angry · The dog wouldn't bite you for just petting her. You must have provoked her.provoke somebody into (doing) something · Paul tried to provoke Fletcher into a fight.
especially British informal to deliberately say or do something in order to make someone angry, especially because you enjoy making them angry: · She's married again? You're winding me up!· He only pretends to be sexist in order to wind me up.
to make someone feel angry with you by doing something that they do not like: · The White House does not want to antagonize Beijing.· The police department antagonizes the black community here on an almost regular basis.
making you angry · Jason is one of the most annoying people I have ever met.· Just as I stepped into the shower the phone rang. It was so annoying.
annoying, especially because something keeps happening that makes you a little angry: · Sammy has an irritating habit of leaving the refrigerator door open while he's fixing something to eat.· It's so irritating how Ellen always tries to finish people's sentences for them.
also maddening especially British making you very angry and impatient: · Jill's attitude towards the people who work under her is infuriating.· I can't believe she's been reading our mail. How infuriating!
also be a pain in the ass/butt especially American informal to be very annoying. Be a pain in the ass/butt are impolite expressions: · It's such a pain in the neck to have to drive downtown every day.· Bobby's being a real pain in the butt today. I wish he'd just go home.
informal used when you are talking about something that makes you feel very annoyed or impatient, for example because it does not work properly: · I have to stay late and finish this stupid report.· The stupid gate won't open properly.
a situation that is frustrating is annoying and makes you feel very impatient by making it impossible for you to do what you want: · It's so frustrating when you're in a hurry and the traffic isn't moving.· Learning a new language can be a frustrating experience.
to behave in a very angry way if someone, especially a child, has or throws a tantrum , they shout angrily and cry, especially because they cannot have what they want: · Whenever it's time for bed she throws a tantrum.· Almost all two-year-olds have tantrums from time to time.
to start a loud angry argument with someone, especially in a public place and in a way that is embarrassing: · Please don't talk so loudly. You're making a scene.· I hate it when people make a scene in public.
a sudden expression of very strong angry feelings, especially because you cannot control your anger any longer: · I was embarrassed by my husband's outburst.· Corbin apologized for his outburst at the meeting.
to hold up your hand with the fingers tightly closed and shake it in order to show that you are angry: · The old man shook his fist angrily at the nurse.
to bring your foot down hard on the ground because you are angry about something: · "Louis, get over here!" Margret demanded, stamping her foot.
often behaving in an angry, unfriendly way · Her father was a bad-tempered man who sat alone drinking beer and watching TV most nights.· As Aunt Matilde's pain grew worse, she became too bad-tempered to see anyone.
angry and unfriendly, and often complaining about things: · a grumpy old man· Sandy is always grouchy in the mornings.
especially British someone who is disagreeable is bad-tempered and very unfriendly and behaves in an unpleasant way towards people: · It's impossible to have a normal conversation with your father - he's always so disagreeable.· The landlord is an extremely disagreeable man. Have as little to do with him as possible.
often becoming annoyed or unhappy, especially when there seems to be no good reason to: · Tammy's been moody and emotional all day.· a moody teenager
behaving in a bad-tempered way towards other people, especially because you are always nervous or worried about something: · I wish you would stop being so uptight.uptight about: · My parents have always been uptight about me dating boys.
an old person who is cantankerous is bad-tempered and complains and quarrels a lot: · As Ethel grew older, she became more cantankerous.· Brooks is the committee's cantankerous chairman.
British spoken use this about someone who is always complaining and never seems to enjoy anything: · Stop grumbling, you old misery.· Don't invite her. She's such a misery!
someone who is surly behaves in a bad-tempered, rude, and unhelpful way when dealing with people: · Passengers complained about the dirty lavatory and surly staff.· Kevin can be really surly sometimes.· I declined to tip the porter, who left with a surly expression.
unfriendly and quiet because you are angry someone who is sullen behaves in a bad-tempered, unfriendly way and does not smile or talk much to people: · Dick just sat there with a sullen expression on his face, refusing to speak.· The secretary was sullen and uncooperative.
someone who is sulky has an angry, unhappy look on their face and does not talk much, especially because they think they have been treated unfairly: · On the drive home, Maria was sulky and said very little.· William was a sulky little boy who seemed to care for nothing except his video games.
also be in a sulk British if someone sulks , they are deliberately silent and bad-tempered for a period of time, because something has annoyed them, or because they think that they have been treated unfairly: · Cindy always sulks when I won't buy her any candy.· You can't sit around sulking all day.sulk about something: · What are you sulking about now?
easily annoyed easily annoyed by unimportant things, especially because you already feel bad-tempered about something: · Since Steve quit smoking, he's been really irritable.· Zoe hadn't had much sleep and was feeling tired and irritable.· You're turning into an irritable old man.
someone who is touchy is easily offended and made angry by things, so you have to be careful what you say to them: · Saiid's a little touchy about how you pronounce her name.touchy about: · Try not to look at his scars - he can be really touchy about it.
an old person who is crotchety becomes angry about unimportant things and complains a lot: · a crotchety old man· When we were in Germany, we rented a room from a crotchety old woman named Brunhilde.
someone who is short-tempered gets angry quickly and easily: · Jackie can be very short-tempered when she's hungry.· Her father is a quick-tempered man.
informal to often get angry quickly and easily: · They say the judge has a very short fuse.
angry feelings · He was finding it difficult to control his anger.· Sandra helped us deal with the grief and anger we felt over Patrick's death.feel anger towards · Andrea still feels a lot of anger towards her mom, who left when she was a little girl.do something in anger · I've said some things in anger that have almost cost my marriage.
slight anger or impatience: · It's such an annoyance to have to drive you everywhere.much to the annoyance of somebody: · I like to stay up late most nights, much to the annoyance of my girlfriend.· The meetings were held in secret, much to the annoyance of some members of Congress.
someone who has a temper has a tendency to become very angry suddenly: · Jill needs to learn to control her temper.· His wife left him because of his violent temper.bad temper: · There's one thing about Don that you should know - he's got a really bad temper.
a very strong feeling of anger that someone has that is either very difficult for them to control or is expressed very suddenly or violently: fly into a rage (=to suddenly became very angry): · When we accused him of lying, he flew into a rage.shake with rage (=to be so angry, you shake): · Vera's hands shook with rage as she read the letter.in a blind/jealous/terrible rage: · Brown killed his wife in a jealous rage.
the feeling of being annoyed, caused especially by a difficult or unpleasant situation that you are unable to change or control: · Students have spoken of their growing frustration with school administrators.· The discussion sessions help patients deal with some of the frustrations they may be feeling.
a feeling of anger because you feel that you are being treated badly or unfairly, and cannot do anything about it: · Patricia stared at the other girls with resentment.· Resentment and jealousy can often build up in relationships.resentment at/against/of: · She couldn't let go of her resentment over the divorce.
a feeling of extreme anger at something wrong, unfair, or immoral, especially among members of the public: · Several parents of affected children have written to the Prime Minister to express their outrage.· Any attempts to lessen his prison sentence will cause public outrage.
the feeling of being annoyed, caused especially by someone or something that is repeatedly annoying: irritation with: · Bailey expressed irritation with the inaccurate reports in the media.a source of irritation (=something that causes irritation): · The heavy traffic is a constant source of irritation.
the feeling of being very annoyed because you cannot control a situation, learn to do something, or understand something, even though you are trying very hard: exasperation with: · Many people express exasperation with the National Health Service, but most seem to prefer it to a private system.in exasperation: · He pounded the desk in exasperation.
to try to make someone less angry to make someone less angry and more calm: · It was no use trying to pacify him; he was simply too upset.· As I drove home, I tried to think how I was going to pacify my wife, who was sure to be angry.
to make someone less angry and upset when they have been very angry or upset: · They had to use drugs to calm him down.· When he was really upset, only his wife could calm him down.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY He was beginning to get angry. Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES his father’s violent outbursts of temper The proposed changes caused an angry outcry from residents.
He was beginning to get angry. Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier.· There were angry denials of corruption in the police force.
· His angry exchange with the referee earned him a yellow card.
· Her angry expression turned to one of utter despair.
· Beth’s angry face stared fiercely at her husband.
· One of the men made a threatening gesture, and I ran.
his father’s violent outbursts of temper The proposed changes caused an angry outcry from residents.· Three people died yesterday in violent protests against the war.
· The artists were surprised by the violent reactions to their work.
· His comments sparked an angry response from opposition politicians.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· I was as angry as hell.· She was as angry as he.· If she had been angry before, she was twice as angry now.· Or not as angry as the others.· He's as angry as it is possible for a human being to be.· I never witnessed a serious quarrel or observed anyone I would describe as angry.· Damian was just as angry, and his eyes leapt with blue rage as he stared down at her.· Strong, dedicated, skilful, passionate, intelligent and as angry as hell.
· That made Liz even angrier - too angry to go and see lane.· She was even angrier than I had hoped.· The former soldier grew even angrier when he tried to cut through the metal with the hacksaw but failed.· But now that the scene was taking place, he felt quite disappointed, even angry.· You'd be very disappointed, even angry, but it would still be beautiful.· If I resisted, he would get even angrier.· But when we next talked he was even angrier.· And when speech gave way to the rhythmic breathing and small cries or even angry groans that I never tired of overhearing?
· Quite often a series of progressively unpleasant interchanges will take place with the child becoming more obstinate and the parent more angry.· According to the literature Carol herself might be angry at her father and somehow even more angry at Lois.· She was more angry than scared.· Prosecutors, who were already furious with Bailey, soon got a reason to be even more angry with him.· Parents who give in to a toddler's temper will increase the likelihood of tantrums recurring and find themselves becoming more angry.· It only made him more angry.· As she did her hair she was getting more and more angry with its tangles.· John Durnford-Slater would have accepted this sailor's surrender, but a more angry commando shot the bomber dead.
· He was angry, really angry.· If they're losing at half-time, make them really angry.· Each situation is then rated on a five point scale according to whether it just bothers them a little or makes them really angry.· But I did not feel really angry.· He'd probably like me to get really angry.· She began to get really angry.· I was really angry about it.· Heaven knows what they say when they are really angry with some one.
· Fen had seen her angry before, but never so angry that she had lashed out physically as well as verbally.· But it was as if I was out of control, I was so angry....· Within two days the mood had turned so angry that Mr Williams called another meeting for the following night.· Karen had seldom seen him so angry.· Think about why you are so angry.· Dilip was so angry I was afraid he might have a heart attack.· I used to get so angry on the set that one day I just blew my top and hit John Huston.· Why were people on both sides so angry?
· He was still angry about the coat.· Nield is still angry and tried to reach the two black neighbors on his street by telephone to apologize.· From the noise she made, it was clear that she was still angry but Constance wasn't frightened.· Residents still angry at the flood would still be angry at her, to use the best meatball psychology I know.· He watched the gun and the girl's face, but he was not really afraid because he was still angry.· Are they still angry or are others angry at them?· She was still angry with him, but at the same time, she felt a stirring of interest.· She was still angry with Luke - he had been thoughtless, and surprisingly insensitive.
· But Cassie was far too angry to be wooed.· They then become defensive, withdrawn, or too angry themselves to care about your feelings.· That made Liz even angrier - too angry to go and see lane.· But Odysseus was too angry to leave in prudent silence.· A wild Squig is far too angry to take any psychology or other leadership tests.· Primo was too angry to talk to anyone.· I didn't come to the funeral because I was too angry.· Mike's too angry and upset to do anything.
· Before they were in power some Khmer Rouge were very angry with old government, because they were very poor.· Still he must obey, which makes him very angry.· Of course I refused with much indignation, and he grew very angry.· He became very angry and galloped home.· Female speaker Very angry, very angry.· She was more angry than scared. Very angry, terribly angry.· I was very angry about this letter.· He also felt angry, very angry, because of the effect it must have had on Celia.
NOUN· This cosy arrangement upset a lot of people and an angry crowd gathered outside the palace.· An angry crowd of black people.· Some were dragged out of their cars and butchered by angry crowds in the street.· An angry crowd gathered, confronting the police, who showed little interest in dispersing them, and began taunting the marshals.· Your cousin caught Hyde and an angry crowd collected.· His family, meanwhile, insisted he acted out of desperation to save himself and his pregnant fiancee from an angry crowd.
· Her fingers never reached his dark, arrogant and angry face.· He shouldered her aside and let the door slam on her angry face.· Then he saw the reflection of his own angry face.· She always smiled and only put on an angry face when she was being teased.· She scanned Leo's angry face helplessly.· She had a thin angry face and thin yellow hair.
· But nothing had prepared her for the angry letter she received from the Duke of Edinburgh, says Morton.· A few days later, an angry letter to the editor ran in the New York Post.· His fans wrote angry letters to newspapers.· He refused to eat, the stupid man, and he sent me some angry letters.· Dealers flooded Congress with angry letters.
· The decision led to demonstrations and angry protests outside government buildings and parliament in Dublin.· The exhibit was spotlighted by Phoenix-area media because of an angry protest March 24 by veterans groups.· The leaks provoked angry protests from citizens and environmentalists.
· It earned an angry response from a teachers' union leader, Nigel de Gruchy.· There are so many ways in which our intolerance will trigger an angry response either in ourselves or others.· Contesting that remark would only provoke an angry response from the boy.· As can happen all too often, there's an angry response, and arrests are made.
· She was beginning to hear that strident, angry voice in her sleep.· She had gone to sleep on the angry voices whose muted sounds came upstairs like a warning fog.· There were often angry voices in the castle these days, Johann told us.· Hector, who had been gambolling about the porch, slunk in behind her, depressed by the angry voices.· As the angry voices rose higher and higher other black-gowned figures came in.· Some way ahead in the bushes a horse bellowed, and Cynan's angry voice roared defiance.· That evening, Connor was behind the counter in the saloon when he heard angry voices in the public bar.
· I cried because of his angry words.· Now, in the solace of the night, with its bullies and angry words and fists absent, I liked it.· The campaigners' angry words were formed by torches, lights and sparklers.· First, there were the angry words.· But look how bitterly you remember every angry word!· Diana always yanks on her hand viciously, all angry words and spit flying.· Years later she told me she could never remember an angry word between them.· He was sitting directly above the cellar door, close enough to the kitchen door to hear their angry words.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► have a right to be angry/concerned/suspicious etc► a harsh/a cross/an angry etc word► surprised/angry/pleased etc isn’t the word for it
- David was angry with himself for trusting Michael.
- A shiver went over her and she became angry at herself.
- Are we angry with ourselves and blaming something or some one else?
- He was so angry with himself.
- I felt a sharp stab of disappointment and was surprised and angry at myself.
- I felt so guilty, do you see, yet I felt so angry with myself for feeling that way.
- If you catch yourself worrying about money, then welcome the thought rather than fighting it, or getting angry with yourself.
- Suddenly she felt angry with herself for having let her emotions get out of control.
- Those who played were angry with themselves for making mistakes.
- I was as angry as hell.
- Lucy was shy as hell, and Jay was sure and easy.
- She washed spiders down the plughole, and felt guilty as hell about it.
- Strong, dedicated, skilful, passionate, intelligent and as angry as hell.
- The Jaguar is reported to have crashed in a distant country, mad as hell.
- These people were mad as hell.
- Whenever her family had been mentioned she looked as guilty as hell.
WORD FAMILYnounangeradjectiveangryverbangeradverbangrily
1feeling strong emotions which make you want to shout at someone or hurt them because they have behaved in an unfair, cruel, offensive etc way, or because you think that a situation is unfair, unacceptable etc: I was angry because he hadn’t told me his plans. He was beginning to get angry. His comments brought an angry response from opposition politicians. ‘Calm down,’ she said, looking at his angry face. Jesse laughed, which made me even angrier.angry with ‘Please don’t be angry with me,’ she said.angry at They are angry at the way they have been treated.angry about/over Kate’s still so angry about the whole thing.angry (that) The workers are angry that they haven’t been paid for the week.2angry with/at yourself feeling strongly that you wish you had done something or had not done something: David was angry with himself for letting the others see his true feelings.3literary an angry sky or cloud looks dark and stormy4literary an angry wound etc is painful and red and looks infected SYN inflamed—angrily adverb: Joey reacted angrily.GRAMMAR: Patterns with angryangry with• You say that someone is angry with another person: · My parents were very angry with me. ✗Don’t say: My parents were angry to me.angry about• You say that someone is angry about something: · I was really angry about what had happened.angry at• You can say that someone is angry at someone, or angry at something: · Please don’t get angry at me.· I was really angry at what had happened.THESAURUSangry feeling strong emotions because you think someone has behaved badly, or because a situation seems bad or unfair: · He gets really angry if people keep him waiting.· a crowd of angry protestersmad [not before noun] informal angry: · Dad was mad at me for damaging the car.cross [not before noun] spoken rather angry – used when speaking to people you know well: · She was cross with me for being late.annoyed [not before noun] a little angry: · I was annoyed no one had told me the class was cancelled.irritated annoyed and impatient, especially by something that keeps happening or something someone keeps saying: · I was irritated by their stupid questions.· an irritated voicebad-tempered becoming annoyed or angry easily: · a bad-tempered old man· He’s always bad-tempered when he doesn’t get what he wants.in a bad/foul mood feeling a little angry for a period of time, often for no particular reason: · I woke up in a bad mood.· She’s been in a foul mood all morning.in a huff /hʌf/ in an angry mood for a short time, especially because someone has just said something to offend or annoy you: · He walked off in a huff when they refused to let him join in their game.somebody has got up on the wrong side of the bed informal used when you think someone has been in an angry mood all day, for no particular reason – often used humorously: · I don’t know what’s wrong – she must have got up on the wrong side of the bed today.extremely angryfurious/livid extremely angry: · She was furious when she found out he’d been lying to her.· He looked absolutely livid.outraged very angry and shocked by something you think is unfair or wrong: · Most people were outraged by the 9/11 attacks.· complaints from outraged viewersincandescent with rage British English formal extremely angry – used mainly in writing, for example in newspaper reports: · Gordon Brown was reported to be incandescent with rage over the article.lose your temper to suddenly become very angry and start shouting at someone: · It was the first time I’d seen her lose her temper.