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angry

/ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/

Meanings
  • adjective, noun, verb

    Feeling or showing annoyance, hostility, or anger.

    - "He was angry after being cut off in traffic."
    - "She felt angry when her plans were ruined."
    - "The angry mob stormed the city hall."
    - "He was in an angry fit."
    - "The angry customer demanded a refund."
  • adjective

    Causing or tending to cause annoyance, displeasure, or anger.

    - "The noisy construction site was an angry neighbor."
    - "The spicy food was too angry for her taste."
    - "The angry weather made traveling difficult."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/



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Synonyms

annoyed , apoplectic , cheesed off , enraged , furious , irritated , mad , pissed off , psyched up , vexed , worked up , wrathful
Rhymes
Words rhyming with angry
danger , stranger , anger , ranger , manger , range
Variants
List of all variants of angry that leads to same result
angrier , angriest , angrily , angriness , angrinesses , angry , angry young man , angry young men
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

angrier, angriest, angry up, anger up, make angry


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English angra, from angran, angry, fierce, from an, up + gredan, to provoke, incite.


Trivia
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  1. The word angry comes from the Old English word angran, which means 'upset' or 'provoked'.

  2. Anger is a universal emotion that is experienced by people of all cultures and backgrounds.

  3. Anger is a normal and healthy emotion, but chronic anger can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

  4. The Angry Birds game, which was released in 2009, has become a cultural phenomenon and has been downloaded billions of times.


Related Concepts
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  1. Emotions: Anger is a complex emotion that is often associated with other emotions such as frustration, annoyance, and disappointment.

  2. Aggression: Anger can lead to aggressive behavior, which can be harmful to oneself and others.

  3. Stress Management: Anger is a common response to stress and learning healthy ways to manage anger can improve overall well-being.


Culture
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Anger is a complex emotion that has been explored extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. It is a common theme in many stories and can be used to convey a range of emotions from frustration and annoyance to rage and fury. Anger is also a powerful motivator and can lead to both positive and negative outcomes.

How to Memorize "angry"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a red face, clenched fists, and a furrowed brow to help remember the meaning of angry.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word angry with feelings of frustration, annoyance, and hostility.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Angry Man' to remember the definition: Angry Man is Annoyed, Frustrated, and Hostile.


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