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Kai felt angry when the game ended early.
What does Angry mean?
Angry means feeling mad, upset, or bothered by something.
Dictionary definition
Feeling upset or mad because something seems wrong or unfair.
Example sentences
Angry in a sentence
medium
Take a breath if you feel angry during an argument.
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The character sounded angry because no one listened to her warning.
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Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of angry?
Calm is an opposite because it means peaceful and not upset.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to angry?
Mad is close in meaning to angry in this dictionary entry.
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Angry
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ang · gree · strongest beat: ang
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WordAngry.
Partadjective.
MeaningAngry means feeling mad, upset, or bothered by something.
ExampleExample: Kai felt angry when the game ended early.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ang · gree
- Strongest beat
- ang
- Ending
- gree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ang.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Angry word family
Base word
angry
adjective
angrier
More angry.
adjective
angriest
Most angry.
adverb
angrily
In an angry way.
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Hint for students
Angry means feeling mad or upset because something seems wrong, unfair, or hurtful.
Common mix-up
Angry is not the same as disappointed. Disappointed means sad because something did not happen; angry means mad or upset.
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Write one sentence that shows angry without using the word angry. Model sentence: Ava crossed her arms and snapped, "That was not fair!" Clue words: crossed her arms, snapped, not fair Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone feeling mad or upset?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Jon felt angry when someone tore his project." Why does angry fit better than sleepy?
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