# incensed

/ˈɪnˌsɛnst/ (US) · /ɪnsˈɛnsd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/incensed
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

extremely angry or annoyed. You use this when someone is so upset that they might lose their temper.

For teachers: 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.

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