► angryfeeling strong emotions that make you want to shout or hurt someone, especially when you feel that something is unfair, wrong, or unacceptable: I was so angry when I found out he had lied to me. He sent them an angry letter.
► mad informal angry: I’m still mad at him for not inviting me.
► annoyed a little angry: I get annoyed with the kids when they don’t listen.
► irritated annoyed and impatient with people or things: “Come on, I need some help here,” she said, irritated.
► furious/livid very angry: My boss will be furious with me if I’m late again.
► irate formal extremely angry: How do you deal with phone calls from irate customers?
► indignant angry because you feel you have been insulted or unfairly treated: She was indignant that she was punished and the others weren’t.
► outraged extremely angry about something that is wrong or unfair: People were outraged when they raised parking fees by 25%.
► resentful angry and upset about unfair treatment: Bethany felt resentful about having to take care of her brother and sister every day.
► frustrated angry and upset because you cannot do what you are trying to do: He got very frustrated when he couldn’t fix the sink.
► exasperated a little angry and upset because someone keeps doing something wrong: The senator was obviously exasperated by the silly questions.