# irate

/aɪˈɹeɪt/ (US) · /aɪɹˈeɪt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/irate
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

extremely angry. You use this to describe someone who is so upset that they might shout or act in a very rude way.

For teachers: extremely angry or annoyed. Often used to describe a person's emotional state in response to a perceived slight or failure.

## Examples

- The irate customer shouted at the shop assistant.
- An irate group of residents gathered outside the council office to protest the new parking rules.
- The irate crowd began to chant for the manager's resignation after the team's third consecutive loss, showing no sign of calming down despite the official apology.

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