Angry

Pronunciation: /ˈæŋɡri/

Definitions of angry

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'angry' describes a feeling of strong displeasure or hostility

Example Sentences

A1 She was angry with her brother for breaking her toy.

A2 The customer was angry because his order was incorrect.

B1 The teacher was angry at the students for not paying attention in class.

B2 The manager was angry about the decrease in sales numbers.

C1 The politician was angry at the media for spreading false information.

C2 The CEO was angry with the board of directors for not approving the budget proposal.

Examples of angry in a Sentence

formal The customer was visibly angry when his order was delayed.

informal My mom gets really angry when I forget to take out the trash.

slang I was so hangry after skipping lunch that I snapped at my coworker.

figurative The storm clouds looked angry as they gathered overhead.

Grammatical Forms of angry

• past tense: angered
• plural: angry
• comparative: angrier
• superlative: angriest
• present tense: angry
• future tense: will be angry
• perfect tense: have been angry
• continuous tense: being angry
• singular: angry
• positive degree: angry
• infinitive: to be angry
• gerund: being angry
• participle: angry

Origin and Evolution of angry

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'angry' originated from the Old Norse word 'angr', meaning grief or sorrow.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'angry' shifted from grief or sorrow to a feeling of strong displeasure or hostility.