Word
angered
Phoneticsan·gered
US/ˈæŋɡɝd/
UK/ˈæŋɡəd/
Definition
adj. feeling very annoyed or upset because of something unfair or bad. It describes the state of being mad at someone or something.
adj. feeling or showing strong displeasure or resentment. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'become' to describe an emotional state resulting from a specific provocation.
Examples
“He felt angered by the unfair decision.”
“The local community was deeply angered by the sudden closure of the neighborhood library.”
“The public was visibly angered by the administration's refusal to address the growing economic disparity, leading to widespread protests across the capital.”
Examples
simple
“He felt angered by the unfair decision.”
contextual
“The local community was deeply angered by the sudden closure of the neighborhood library.”
complex
“The public was visibly angered by the administration's refusal to address the growing economic disparity, leading to widespread protests across the capital.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or appears as a participial adjective; frequently takes the preposition 'by' or 'at'.
Pitfall
The news angered to him.
The news angered him.
When used as a verb, 'anger' is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition.
Real-World Examples
“At the time, she angered many in the hospitality industry who were proud of their late-night dining culture, but many also agreed with her points or had even noted a change themselves.” Scan code
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