irate
word
Definition
Feeling or showing great anger; extremely angry.
Usage & Nuances
'Irate' is formal and stronger than 'angry', often used to describe people reacting to unfair situations. Common with customers ('irate customer'), calls, or letters. Rare in casual spoken English.
Spanish: airado - enfurecidoPortuguese (BR): irado - furiosoPortuguese (PT): irado - furiosoChinese (Simplified): 愤怒的 - 激怒的Chinese (Traditional): 憤怒的 - 激怒的Hindi: क्रोधित - गुस्से वालाArabic: غاضب - ساخط
Example Sentences
The irate man yelled at the driver.
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She sent an irate email to the company.
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The teacher had to calm the irate student.
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The company received dozens of irate phone calls after the delay.
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An irate customer demanded to speak with the manager.
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He sounded pretty irate when he called me last night.
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