angry
UK: ˈæŋɡri | US: ˈæŋɡri
adj. feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
adj. (of a wound or sore) red and inflamed
The word "angry" traces back to Old Norse "angr," meaning "grief" or "sorrow," which evolved into Middle English "angre" (noun) and "angri" (adjective). Over time, the meaning shifted from internal sorrow to outward expressions of displeasure or hostility. The "-y" suffix is a common English adjectival ending, turning the noun "anger" into its descriptive form. This reflects a broader pattern where emotional states in Old Norse were lexicalized into English with intensified, active connotations.
She was angry when her flight got canceled without notice.
His angry tone made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
The dog growled, its fur bristling in an angry display.
After the argument, he sent an angry email to the manager.
The angry red rash on her arm required medical attention.