angry

adjective

an·​gry ˈaŋ-grē How to pronounce angry (audio)
angrier; angriest
Synonyms of angrynext
1
: feeling or showing anger
an angry crowd
2
a
: indicative of or proceeding from anger
angry words
b
: seeming to show anger or to threaten in an angry manner
an angry sky
3
: painfully inflamed
an angry rash
angrily
ˈaŋ-grə-lē How to pronounce angry (audio)
adverb
angriness
ˈaŋ-grē-nəs How to pronounce angry (audio)
noun

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Examples of angry in a Sentence

I've never seen her look so angry. An angry crowd gathered outside the courthouse. I was angry that he had forgotten my birthday. What made you so angry? He got angry when he found out about their plans. He sent an angry letter to the company president. They had an argument and exchanged some angry words. She gave me an angry look.
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This time, Bilt cardholders received mistaken debt collection notices and saw their credit scores go down as a result, sparking more embarrassing news stories and angry complaints. — Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026 Walsh said manufacturers in Michigan are angry and frustrated by the challenges associated with tariffs over the past year. — Grant Schwab, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The call is always controversial, and Tatis was as angry as anyone involved with the Padres could ever remember. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 And at college and law school, Clarence Thomas was an angry left-wing radical. — NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angry

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "ill-tempered, resentful, incensed, vexing," from anger, angre "distress, affliction, hostile attitude, strong displeasure" + -y -y entry 1 — more at anger entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of angry was in the 14th century

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“Angry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angry. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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angry

adjective
an·​gry ˈaŋ-grē How to pronounce angry (audio)
angrier; angriest
1
a
: feeling or showing anger
b
: threatening as if in anger
an angry sky
2
: painfully inflamed
an angry rash
angrily
-grə-lē How to pronounce angry (audio)
adverb
angriness
-grē-nəs How to pronounce angry (audio)
noun
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