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Angry ˈæŋɡri Thousands Demonstrators Filled Square I Mad

Word angry
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈæŋɡri / NAmE / ˈæŋɡri /
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  • her behaviour really made me angry.
  • thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square.
  • the comments provoked an angry response from union leaders.
  • please don't be angry with me. it wasn't my fault.
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angry

(adjective)BrE / ˈæŋɡri / NAmE / ˈæŋɡri /
  1. having strong feelings about something that you dislike very much or about an unfair situation
    • Her behaviour really made me angry.
    • Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square.
    • The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders.
    • Please don't be angry with me. It wasn't my fault.
    • I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake.
    • He felt angry at the injustice of the situation.
    • The passengers grew angry about the delay.
    • Please don’t be angry with me.
    • Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square.
    • He got mad and walked out.
    • She’s mad at me for being late.
    • Dad’ll go mad when he sees what you’ve done.
    • She was very indignant at the way she had been treated.
    • I was quite cross with him for being late.
    • irate customers
    • an irate letter
  2. red and infected
  3. dark and stormy
    • the angry sea with its terrible waves

    Extra Examples

    • Local people are very angry about the plans to close another hospital.
    • She couldn’t stay angry with him for long.
    • She had every right to be angry about the damage to the house.
    • That man makes me angry every time I see him.
    • The members of the group are frustrated and angry at their lack of power.
    • They are understandably angry that some workers will be fired.
    • Please don’t be angry with me.
    • an angry voice/letter/response
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