anger
word
/ˈæŋɡɝ/
ANG-gur
/ˈæŋɡɐ/
ANG-guh
Definition
A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility caused by something unfair, hurtful, or frustrating. It can be quiet and controlled or intense and explosive.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable: 'anger', not 'an anger', when talking about the feeling in general. Common patterns: 'feel anger', 'in anger', 'with anger', 'anger at/about something'. 'Anger' is stronger and more formal than everyday 'mad' or 'upset'.
Spanish: ira - enfadoPortuguese (BR): raiva - iraPortuguese (PT): raiva - iraChinese (Simplified): 愤怒 - 怒气Chinese (Traditional): 憤怒 - 怒氣Hindi: गुस्सा - क्रोधArabic: غضب - سخطBengali: রাগ - ক্রোধRussian: гнев - злостьJapanese: 怒りVietnamese: sự tức giậnKorean: 분노 - 화Turkish: öfkeUrdu: غصہIndonesian: kemarahan - amarah
Example Sentences
His face showed anger after the argument.
basic
She spoke with anger in her voice.
basic
He felt anger when he heard the news.
basic
I could hear the anger in his reply, even over text.
natural
She took a deep breath instead of reacting in anger.
natural
A lot of his anger came from feeling ignored for years.
natural