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