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angriness

angriness

2.8
A strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
  • noun
  • /ˈæŋɡrɪnəs/
translation icon : ira
  • The angriness in the room was palpable after the heated argument.

Examples

  • He tried to hide his angriness, but his clenched fists gave him away.

  • Her angriness was evident when she heard the unfair criticism from her boss.

  • Wrathchild I was born into a scene of angriness and greed, and dominance and persecution.

    Iron Maiden: Rock In Rio (2002)

Synonyms

anger
vsangriness
957 1.0

A very strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

is the general state or quality rather than the immediate feeling
fury
vsangriness
98 4.6

Very strong anger that makes someone act violently or shout

is a general state and usually less violent or extreme
bitterness
vsangriness
75 3.4

A strong feeling of anger and hurt toward someone

is the general state and lacks the persistent resentment focus
ire
vsangriness
  • Formal
22 7.9

Strong anger you feel when someone does something unfair

is the general state, often less focused on moral grievance
madness
vsangriness
16 3.8

A very strong feeling of anger

is the general state and is usually more neutral, not overwhelming
deep-seated anger
vsangriness
1 4.9

Strong anger that stays inside someone for a long time

is the general state and not necessarily long lasting
furiousness
vsangriness
5.8

A very strong anger or violent force that shows in actions

is a more general state and usually less extreme in intensity
enragement
vsangriness
7.9

A strong feeling of anger and impatience

is the broader state without the strong impatience component
infuriation
vsangriness
7.9

A strong feeling of anger and impatience

is the overall state and may lack this strong impatience
lividity
vsangriness
9.9

A very strong anger that changes a person's face color

is the general state without the physical discoloration sign

Antonyms

serenity
48 4.4

A calm, peaceful feeling without worry

calmness
9 2.7

A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind

How Angry

rage
393 3.4
angriness
2.8
annoyance
26 2.8

Surface Forms

angriness singular
angrinesses plural

Morphology

angriness = angry (transparent) = angry + ness

Standard nominalization from the adjective 'angry' using the productive suffix '-ness', giving the state or quality of being angry.

Etymology

Angriness comes from the same root as anger and angry, which goes back to an old Norse word angr meaning 'pain' or 'trouble'. So, angriness is the state of feeling anger, like a painful or troubled feeling inside.