outrage
word
/ˈaʊˌtɹeɪdʒ/
OWT-rayj
/ˈaʊtɹeɪdʒ/
OWT-rayj
Definition
A strong feeling of anger or shock caused by something considered unfair, cruel, or wrong; also refers to a shocking or violent act.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally. Common in news, public discussions, or when expressing strong disapproval ('public outrage', 'express outrage'). As a noun, it refers to both the emotion and the shocking act itself. 'Outraged' (adjective) describes the feeling.
Spanish: indignación - ultrajePortuguese (BR): indignação - ultrajePortuguese (PT): indignação - ultrajeChinese (Simplified): 愤慨 - 暴行Chinese (Traditional): 憤慨 - 暴行Hindi: आक्रोश - घोर अपराधArabic: غضب شديد - عمل شنيعBengali: ক্ষোভ - নিন্দা (শক বা হিংসাত্মক কাজ)Russian: возмущение - негодование - возмутительный поступокJapanese: 憤慨（ふんがい） - 激怒 - 暴挙Vietnamese: phẫn nộ - sự phẫn uất - hành động gây phẫn nộKorean: 분노 - 격분 - 불법 행위Turkish: öfke - infial - skandalUrdu: غصہ - اشتعال - ناروا عملIndonesian: kemarahan - rasa marah besar - tindakan keji
Example Sentences
There was public outrage after the decision.
basic
Their decision sparked a wave of outrage online.
natural
People expressed their outrage through protests in the streets.
natural
The new law caused outrage among citizens.
basic
He reacted to the news with outrage.
basic
The scandal was a complete outrage and shocked the whole nation.
natural