Word
incensed
Phoneticsin·censed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnˌsɛnst/
UK/ɪnsˈɛnsd/
Definition
v. extremely angry or annoyed. You use this when someone is so upset that they might lose their temper.
v. extremely angry or annoyed; filled with a sense of righteous or intense fury. Often used to describe a reaction to a perceived slight or injustice.
Examples
“He was incensed when he found out about the mistake.”
“The local residents were incensed by the sudden increase in property taxes without any public consultation.”
“The diplomat was visibly incensed by the ambassador's refusal to acknowledge the previous treaty, leading to a sharp and public exchange of words in the hall.”
Examples
simple
“He was incensed when he found out about the mistake.”
contextual
“The local residents were incensed by the sudden increase in property taxes without any public consultation.”
complex
“The diplomat was visibly incensed by the ambassador's refusal to acknowledge the previous treaty, leading to a sharp and public exchange of words in the hall.”
Real-World Examples
“The Canadian public has also been incensed by US policy towards their country, particularly Trump’s comments about turning Canada into the 51st US state.” “She is incensed at Frazer’s refusal to move from their mould-infested block to the new council house they’ve been assigned.” Etymology
See incense.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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