irate

[ahy-reyt, ahy-reyt] / aɪˈreɪt, ˈaɪ reɪt /

ADJECTIVE

angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyed enraged exasperated furious incensed indignant infuriated irritated livid

WEAK

angered blown a gasket fuming mad piqued provoked riled steamed ticked off up in arms worked-up wrathful wroth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful happy pleased

WEAK

calm

Example Sentences

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Allan initially appeared willing to engage, but grew irate when he realized he was being videotaped.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Mr. Scorsese, who was also married, became positively irate about Ms. Minnelli’s faithlessness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Long delays, mixed messages and irate managers have been the story of the day.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

After that game, an irate Amorim stressed he was United's manager rather than just the coach during an eye-catching press conference in which he told the scouting department and Wilcox "to do their job".

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

I could tell by the way she grew irate whenever this ex-wife was mentioned.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata

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