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Feeling "Angry" (Version 2) - Flashcard Set (w/o images)

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Misanthropic

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: dislike or hatred of other people

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Miffed

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: slightly angry or annoyed

They were (a bit) miffed [=upset] about what they considered to be unfair treatment.
She was miffed at them for not inviting her to the party.

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Irritated

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: to make (someone) impatient, angry, or annoyed

It’s his arrogance that really irritates me.
The other passengers were irritated by the child’s rudeness.

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Contemptuous

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: feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt

A contemptuous [=disdainful] attitude/smile/remark
Scholars were contemptuous [=scornful] of the theory until recent scientific developments proved it possible.

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Fiery

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: having or showing a lot of strong and angry emotion

A fiery speech/sermon
A fiery young politician
Fiery determination

: easily made angry

He has a fiery temper. [=he becomes angry very easily]

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Spiteful

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: having or showing a desire to harm, anger, or defeat someone : having or showing spite

She’s just being spiteful.
A spiteful remark

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Perturbed

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: to cause (someone) to be worried or upset

It perturbed him that his son was thinking about leaving school.

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Abrasive

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: very unpleasant or irritating

He offended people with his abrasive [=irritating, grating] manner/personality.
abrasive [=rude, offensive] comments

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Stewing

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: excited, worried, or confused

He got himself in a stew over nothing.
She’s been in a stew for days.

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Seething

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: to feel or show strong emotion (such as anger) even though you try to control it

He seethed at his brother’s success.
He seethed with anger/jealousy.
The letter seethes with resentment.
A seething letter

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Livid

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: very angry : furious

My father was livid (with rage) when I came home three hours late.

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Confrontive

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: to directly question the action or authority of (someone)

She confronted him about his smoking.
No one was willing to confront [=challenge] the company president on that point.

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Pissed off

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: angry or annoyed.

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Bristling

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: to show signs of anger : to become angry

He bristled at the insult.
She bristled at their criticism.

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Dangerous

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: a situation in which you may do or say something that will have a bad result, make people angry, etc.

As the conversation turned to politics, I knew we were heading into dangerous territory.
You know you’re treading on dangerous ground, don’t you?

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Galled

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: to make (someone) feel annoyed or angry

It galls me that such a small group of people can have so much power.

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Bugged

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: to bother or annoy (someone)

Quit bugging me!
John, stop bugging your sister.
It really bugs me to see how he treats her.

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Disgruntled

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: unhappy and annoyed

She has to deal with disgruntled customers all day.
disgruntled employees
He was disgruntled over the lack of recognition he received.

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Contentious

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: likely or willing to argue

A contentious student
The dispute involves one of the region’s most contentious leaders.

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Abusive

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: using harsh and insulting language

He spoke to her in an abusive manner. = He was abusive when he spoke to her.
abusive language
The fans yelled abusive comments to the referee.
a verbally abusive fan

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Enraged

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: to make (someone) very angry : to fill (someone) with rage

His thoughtless behavior enraged us.
People were enraged by/at/over the decision.

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Surly

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: rude and unfriendly

Surly customers

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Bloodthirsty

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: eager to hurt or kill : enjoying the sight of violence or bloodshed

Bloodthirsty soldiers

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Hostile

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: not friendly : having or showing unfriendly feelings

A hostile atmosphere/expression
Her suggestions were given a hostile reception.
Hostile behavior
An openly hostile critic
It was a small town that was hostile to/toward outsiders.
A hostile witness [=a witness in a legal case who supports the opposing side]

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Insulting

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: rude or offensive : showing a lack of respect

An insulting remark/attitude
Insulting language

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Disgusted

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: very annoyed or angry about something : feeling or showing disgust

He’s disgusted by all the attention people give to celebrities.
He had a disgusted expression on his face.
She was disgusted with herself for not knowing the answer.

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Exasperated

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: to make (someone) very angry or annoyed

The criticism of his latest movie is sure to exasperate his admirers.
We were exasperated by the delays.

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Repulsed

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: to cause dislike or disgust in (someone)

I was repulsed by the movie’s violence.
The moldy bread repulsed him.

: to reject (someone or something) in a rude or unfriendly way

He repulsed all attempts to help him.

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Steamed

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: angry or irritated

I am so steamed!

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