anger
UK: ˈæŋɡə | US: ˈæŋɡər
n. a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility
vt. to provoke someone to feel displeasure or hostility
anger = ang<distress, pain> + er<noun suffix>
- ang (from Old Norse angr, meaning "grief, sorrow, or distress")
- er (a noun-forming suffix, often indicating a state or condition)
Etymology Origin:
The word anger traces back to Old Norse angr, which originally meant "grief" or "sorrow." Over time, its meaning shifted in Middle English to focus more on the emotional intensity of displeasure or hostility. The suffix -er (or earlier -re) helped solidify its role as a noun describing an emotional state. The evolution reflects how language often narrows or intensifies emotional terms.
She couldn’t hide her anger when the project failed.
His rude comment angered the entire team.
The child’s tantrum was a display of pure anger.
He took a deep breath to control his rising anger.
Public anger over the decision led to protests.