Another word for angry
Angry (adjective): Feeling or showing strong displeasure, irritation, or hostility. Below are 24 synonyms across 4 senses. Tap a chip for its nuance and an example.
Most formal: acerbic, acerb, acidStrongest: furious, outraged, livid
24 synonyms shown
Irritated with someone · adjective
feeling annoyed at a person or situation
Very angry · adjective
feeling or showing strong anger or rage
Showing anger · adjective
appearing angry in expression or behavior
Angry style · adjective
sharp, forceful, or hostile in tone or expression
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- irritated — annoyed in a more sustained way
- frustrated — angry because efforts are blocked
- annoyed — milder; more irritation than wrath
The dashed ring marks “angry” itself: neutral strength, neutral register.
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Use milder words like annoyed, upset, or frustrated when the feeling is limited or indirect. Reserve furious, outraged, or livid for stronger anger, and choose formal words such as incensed or hostile when the context is serious, written, or public-facing.
Antonyms of angry
- calm
- placid
- serene
- content
- pleased
- delighted
- amicable
- friendly
All synonyms at a glance
| Synonym | Strength | Formality | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| annoyed | 2/5 | neutral | academic, business, creative, casual |
| cross | 2/5 | casual | creative, casual |
| upset | 2/5 | neutral | academic, business, creative, casual |
| irritated | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, creative, casual |
| exasperated | 4/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| frustrated | 3/5 | neutral | academic, business, creative, casual |
| mad | 3/5 | casual | creative, casual |
| furious | 5/5 | neutral | academic, business, creative, casual |
| outraged | 5/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| livid | 5/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| incensed | 5/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| enraged | 5/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| glaring | 3/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| sullen | 3/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| irascible | 4/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| testy | 3/5 | neutral | business, creative, casual |
| bad-tempered | 3/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| spiteful | 4/5 | neutral | creative, casual |
| hostile | 4/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| belligerent | 4/5 | formal | academic, business, creative |
| aggressive | 4/5 | neutral | academic, business, creative, casual |
| acerbic | 3/5 | academic | academic, creative |
| acerb | 3/5 | academic | academic, creative |
| acid | 3/5 | academic | academic, creative |
Questions about synonyms for angry
What is a more formal or academic synonym for angry?
Incensed is a good formal choice when you want to stress intense anger, especially in writing about reactions or public outrage. Hostile is more about an unfriendly or antagonistic attitude than a sudden burst of anger.
What is a milder synonym for angry?
Annoyed is one of the mildest common alternatives, and frustrated works well when the anger comes from blockage or difficulty. Cross is also mild, but it is more conversational and less neutral.
When should I use furious instead of angry?
Use furious when the anger is much stronger and you want to emphasize intensity. Angry is the safer default if you do not want to overstate the feeling.