Another Word for Angry: 9 Synonyms with Examples
“Angry” has many synonyms that show how strong the feeling is, from mildly irritated to furious.
As an adjective: feeling or showing anger
- annoyed
- irritated
- cross
- furious
- livid
- irate
- enraged
- indignant
- outraged
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- annoyed
- Mildly angry; the everyday choice.
- cross
- British and mild; often used with children.
- furious
- Extremely angry.
- indignant
- Angry at something unfair.
- irate
- Formal; very angry, often of customers or callers.
Example sentences
- annoyed: She was annoyed that nobody had called.
- cross: Mum was cross when we came home late.
- furious: The fans were furious about the ticket prices.
- indignant: He was indignant at the suggestion that he had cheated.
- irate: An irate customer demanded a refund.
Opposite of angry
- calm
- pleased
- content
- placid
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “angry”. Check the meaning before you use one.
adjective: raging, tempestuous, wild
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “angry”?
The most useful alternatives are “annoyed”, “irritated”, “cross”, “furious”, “livid”. For the main sense (feeling or showing anger), “annoyed” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “annoyed” and “cross”?
annoyed: Mildly angry; the everyday choice. cross: British and mild; often used with children.
What is the opposite of “angry”?
Common antonyms are “calm”, “pleased”, “content”, “placid”.