Definitions

incensed

[in-senst] / ɪnˈsɛnst /

ADJECTIVE

very angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dogged enraged exasperated indignant infuriated irate miffed

STRONG

buffaloed bugged fuming hacked maddened peeved riled

WEAK

at end of one's rope bummed out burned up furious hot and bothered huffy ireful mad rousted rubbed the wrong way steamed up up in arms uptight wrathful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happy pleased

WEAK

cheerful joyous

Example Sentences

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Some fans are incensed at what they call "fence-sitting".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He was put out of his home days earlier but now he's back and they're incensed and at his door.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

So, when the officials alerted the euphoric crowd that the shot didn’t count and the Bulls had actually lost, the hometown fans were incensed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Rodri was incensed with referee Robert Jones' decision to allow Dominic Solanke's goal in City's 2-2 draw at Tottenham in the Premier League on February 1.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Mohammed’s letter incensed her; it insulted her reality.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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