angry

Everyday

1. Feeling strong annoyance or upset because something seems wrong, unfair or hurtful. tree →
2. Looking or sounding like this: an angry face, angry words. tree →
3. Of weather or the sea: wild and stormy (in stories). tree →
4. Of a cut or spot: red and sore. tree →

In the lessons

In feelings lessons: anger is a normal feeling; what matters is what you do with it — stop, breathe, count to ten, walk away, talk about it, don't hit or shout hurtful things. Signs: hot face, fast heartbeat, tight fists. In stories an angry character often causes a problem or a change. Phrases: angry with someone (UK) / angry at someone (US), angry about something, get angry, make someone angry.

Examples

• I was angry when my brother broke my model. tree →
• She gets angry when people are unfair. tree →
• Take deep breaths when you feel angry. tree →
• The teacher was angry with us for being late. tree →
• He gave me an angry look. tree →
• It's okay to feel angry, but it's not okay to hit. tree →
• The angry sea crashed against the rocks. tree →
• The cut on his leg looked red and angry. tree →
• Oh, that made him so angry! tree →

Note

Comparisons: angrier, angriest (y → i). «Angry with/at a person», «angry about a thing». The noun is «anger». Feeling angry is not bad; hurting someone because of it is. Synonyms: cross (UK), mad (US, informal), furious (very angry).

In Jewish tradition

It is used of people and of God when they are displeased, as when Abraham pleads for Sodom.

Interpretation. Abraham's plea is read as a model of speaking up for others, even to God, with great respect.

Examples

• And he said: 'Oh, let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak. (Torah GEN.18.30, JPS 1917) tree →
• And he said: 'Oh, let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once. (Torah GEN.18.32, JPS 1917) tree →
• Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying: Thou also shalt not go in thither; (Torah DEU.1.37, JPS 1917) tree →
• Wilt Thou be angry with us for ever? (Writings PSA.85.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the LORD said: 'Art thou greatly angry?' (Prophets JON.4.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. (Prophets JON.4.1, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Comparisons: angrier, angriest (y → i). «Angry with/at a person», «angry about a thing». The noun is «anger». Feeling angry is not bad; hurting someone because of it is. Synonyms: cross (UK), mad (US, informal), furious (very angry).