Angry
/ˈæŋɡri/
Definitions
Experiencing or showing strong displeasure or hostility.
/ˈæŋɡri/
Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
She was angry about the injustice.
💡 Simply: Feeling mad or upset.
More Examples
His angry words hurt my feelings.
How It's Used
"He got angry when he saw the broken vase."
"The therapist helped the patient manage their angry feelings."
Idioms & expressions
to fly off the handle
To suddenly become very angry.
"He flew off the handle when he saw the mess."
From Old English *angri, from Proto-Germanic *angriz, from Proto-Indo-European *(h₁)eŋǵʰ- ‘narrow, constricted’. The sense development is likely from a physical constriction to a feeling of internal constriction or frustration.
The word 'angry' has consistently been used to describe feelings of strong displeasure throughout recorded history, though the specific expressions and cultural contexts have evolved.
Memory tip
Think of 'ang' as in anguish, and 'ry' as in scary – feeling angry is a mix of pain and fear.
Word Origin
"narrow, constricted (referring to both physical and emotional states)"