For silly or serious reasons, we get angry at the people around us or sometimes even at ourselves. Whenever we are angry with someone for something, we feel like expressing it to them or to our loved ones. In many cases, we find it difficult to express our anger in English because it is our second language.
In this post, I am going to share some adjectives and expressions that can help you describe your angry emotion well. At the end of the post, you will also find some tips on how to express anger. Come on!
To express anger, you can use adjectives such as angry, upset, angry, irritated, outraged, angry, furious, angry, furious and expressions such as upset, angry with, scares (someone), (someone) loses their temper, etc. . . As a general rule, when you express your anger with someone, you should mention the specific reason for your anger.
When you're angry, a few specific words or phrases can help you be understood instead of being misunderstood. Remember that using the right words can help you express your anger without sounding offensive or aggressive.
Below is a list of common expressions that you can use to express anger directly. Later in this post, I'll introduce some sample phrases that can help you express your anger indirectly.
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How to Express Anger Politely in English
Expressions to express anger directly in English
| Words/phrases to express anger directly | example sentences |
|---|---|
| irritated/irritated with | I am angry. I'm angry with you. I'm mad at you for what you did today. |
| irritated/annoyed by | I'm angry. I am angry with them. I am irritated by your activities. |
| irritated/irritated with | That day I got angry. I am angry with his behavior. I'll be mad at him if he does that again. |
| irritated/angry | I was angry. I am angry at your words. I have never been as angry as I am right now. |
| outraged / outraged with | I am totally outraged right now. I was disgusted with him. I am outraged by his performance. |
| irritated/irritated with | I'm madly angry right now. I get mad when I see what he did to my phone. I was mad at my cousin for his stupidity. |
| eat/eat in | I'm angry. I'm mad at him. He was angry at her action. |
| marked/marked | I'm on the hook because I lost my keys again. I was irritated I'm upset because he keeps calling me. |
| I would piss / I would piss | You make me nervous. I was angry at the time. I get angry when I see your insincerity. |
| explode / explode / explode | If you do that again, I'll explode. My teacher blew me away when I skipped class. I beat them. |
| smoke/smoke inside | I'm mad because he took all my money. I was mad at her. |
| Alegre | I'm mad that she did this. I was angry because she was late. |
| drive up the wall) | He drives me crazy. When I go out with him, he drives me crazy. Boys are going to drive me crazy. |
| lose composure | I lost my temper at the last meeting. I can't help but lose my temper when you do that. |
Expressions to express anger indirectly in English
In many cases, you don't directly tell someone that you're mad at them. Somehow you manage to let him know that you're angry. Here are some examples you can review to learn how to express your anger indirectly, depending on the situation.
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Words/phrases to express anger indirectly example sentences out of your mind
[When someone has done something stupid]You're crazy? over my dead body
[To warn someone not to cross the line]You want to demolish our house, well, over my dead body! do not hurt mefavored
[Prevent someone from getting angry or scared, or refusing someone's help]I can navigate this city without your help. don't do me any favors who do you think you are
[If someone interferes with your personal affairs or intrudes]Who do you think is trespassing on my property and telling me to leave? complete nonsense
[expressing disgust or irritation with someone's activity or conversation]You are saying complete nonsense. You understand? Get lost
[When someone is too hard to deal with]Go away and never show me your face again! bajalo
[Tell someone to move or turn off something annoying]Download it right now! Salida
[When someone is too hard to deal with]Get out of my eyes! what the hell
[expresses surprise and anger at the same time]What the hell made you do that? For the love of God
[When your patience reaches the limit]Leave me alone, for God's sake! What do you think of?
[When you're angry at someone's nosy nature]How dare you ask me about my personal matters? It's not your problem
[Tell someone not to get too involved]Better mind your own business. Do not you dare
[To warn someone not to exceed their limit]Don't you dare abuse my family! do not make excuses
[Getting angry at someone's negligence]Don't give me those silly excuses every time! behave differently
[To alert someone about their attitude or behavior]Behave or I'll have to call your parents tomorrow! How often
[express irritation and anger]How many times do I have to ask you to close the door on your way out? don't make me
[To warn someone not to repeat a mistake]don't make me ask twice
Tips for Expressing Anger in English
You have already learned some common phrases in English to express your anger. In many cases, when we lose our temper, we become abusive and unable to choose the right words for the situation: formal or informal. Here, in this part, I will give you some tips that can help you express your anger well.
Tip 1. Know the difference between extreme and moderate expressions of anger
You need to know the difference between mild and abusive expressions of anger. No matter how angry you are, you should not use offensive language. Here is a table that shows a comparison between decent and abusive expressions using examples.The situation Extreme expressions of anger (abusive) Mild expressions of anger (non-abusive) When someone or something is useless You are a piece of shit. you are useless for those who bother This dealer is a real son of a bitch. This merchant is very annoying. For someone who is not smart You are a tremendous idiot! You are a fool / You are an idiot. For someone who has done something dishonest I want to see that bastard behind bars. I wish this scam was in jail. For someone who has done or said something stupid Fucking idiot! You're stupid. To express anger or frustration over a loss. Ow bastard! I missed my train by a few seconds! Oh no! I missed my train by a few seconds! For someone who has done something terribly wrong Fucking idiot! Your report last week was rubbish! Hey! Your report last week was nonsense! For someone whose words or actions made you angry I'll make you pay for this. You will regret this. For someone whose behavior or action made you angry I was angry about his behavior the other day. I was upset by your behavior the other day. Approaching an elderly person who may have unknowingly pushed you Wow! Watch out, old maniac! Could you be careful, sir? / Watch out please!
Tip 2. Be careful when using prepositions
There are so many idioms and phrases that use prepositions to express anger. You should be careful when using such expressions because using wrong prepositions can completely change the meaning of the expression.
Expressing anger in correct English is just as important as expressing other emotions. for example if youexpress your regretsyou want someone to understand what you regret. It is only possible if you speak English correctly; Otherwise, there may be misunderstandings.
Tip 3. Consider the setting: formal or informal
When expressing anger, you need to think about the environment/context you are in. Considering the setting, you must use your words carefully.
Suppose you are at the movies, moderating a conference at the office, or listening to a lecture on literature. Something is bothering you, maybe there are too many ads on the screen before the movie starts, maybe the lights in the conference room suddenly went out, an audience next to you is clearing their throats a lot, which is annoying. .. And you are furious. .
does not matter howfurious
(very angry) You are in the moment, do it yourselfa favor- stop for a moment, think twice and then present your words instead of blurting out how -
Someone just started the damn movie!
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Why the hell is the light off?
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You want to close it!
What can normally be said in such situations is:
Could you start the movie now? It's been a while.
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Could someone check the light? The meeting is urgent.
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May I ask you to stop the noise in your throat? It interferes with my hearing.
You should not lose control and behave recklessly. You can casually express your anger to your friends, but not to your boss or anyone you just met.
Tip 4. Try to tone down your words and tone as much as possible
It's natural to lose your temper, but it's not right to insult someone with harsh words and phrases. You need to practice using softer words in your sentence to express anger. How does it help you soften your hurtful words when you have a heated argument with someone?
Using softer words and phrases to express anger makes you feel respectful of others. You can certainly express your anger while maintaining your decent image. Let's see how we can communicate the same anger with different expressions.
Look at the examples to be continued:
- Don't bother me or I'll rip your head off! [To warn someone who tends to annoy you]
- I count to three before I start hitting you.(Threaten a child to calm down)
- Get out of my way, idiot!(To yell at another cyclist blocking your path on the road)
Now let's see what happens when you soften your words to deal or communicate in the same situations:
- I beg you for the last time to stop scolding/bothering/bothering me.
- Mom/Dad asks you to come and sit quietly.
- Hey, could you step aside? You're blocking my way!
See how you could handle such situations differently and politely! Share your problem with others while asking them what to do.
10 interesting expressions to express anger in English
Idioms and idioms are a clever way to express anger. Using this language art to express anger will represent an experienced ESL speaker. Don't overuse them though, or it may sound too cliche. Let's see ten popular expressions and phrases to express anger in English:
- Ellajumped down my throatwhen I found out I had quit my job. (yelling at someone angry)
- your lack of responsepissed off the teacher. (to annoy someone with action or behavior)
- Managergo to the roofwhen you find out about the missing file. (coming to the brink of anger)
- Sickesfolá-lo vivoif you don't find my cat by tonight. (Warning someone about the punishment of anger)
- The clientit got ballistic,he discovers a torn shirt in his delivery package. (to lose one's temper)
- The physics teacher always flies out of the house when he finds a mistake in his homework. (he gets mad out of nowhere)
- I tell you what it isthe last drop! My dad won't put up with another 5 on my high school exams. (Explaining the limit of anger or frustration and its consequences)
- the boss wassee redfor not having received the prototype model yet. (lost words or visions that are angry)
- Ask the same question over and over againmakes your blood boil. (to make someone feel frustrated or angry)
- my cats aremake me bananawith their shouts and their jokes. (Caused to get angry or angry)
An example of a conversation expressing anger in English
Mountain Ash:Danny, this is the fifth time in a row that I've run into your bike this week.How many times do I have to tell youDidn't you park your fucking bike in my parking lot?
Dani:What do you mean "your space"? I came here first and found it empty.
Mountain Ash:You arrived only two minutes before me!
Dani:Whichever is! No one prevents you from leaving your bikes elsewhere, the parking lot is huge!
Mountain Ash:I do not believe!I'm going crazy with your absurd behavior.Everything has a limit.
Dani:Oh me!You are the one who drives me crazy day after day with your immature behavior...all because of that stupid parking lot!
Mountain Ash:Ahh! You know what... you'll never admit your mistake. So let's leave it.
Dani:wait MY MISTAKE! Yes, exactly. When will you learn to get over yourself and apologize for your arrogance?
Mountain Ash: what the hell…You're crazy?
Dani:Hey! You have to pull yourself together, Rowan! I don't.
Mountain Ash:…You are a tremendous idiot!
Dani:... I'm sorry for disappointing you,¡loco!
words to take away
crash (verb)= accidentally hitting something or someone while moving in a direction
wheels (noun)= an expression or colloquial way of saying "car".
absurd (adjective)= someone who behaves absolutely stupid
arrogance (noun)= a not-so-tolerant trait consisting of selfishness or pride
idiot (noun)= a stupid or foolish person
crazy (noun)= someone who behaves strangely or irrationally
Finally
Anger is one of the most obvious human emotions. We need to share our feelings with others to let them know about our problems and discomforts. I hope you can now express your anger wisely and understand the context.
It's natural to feel angry when things don't go your way or when things constantly get out of hand. However, try to avoid using insensitive, abusive or harsh words towards people in such situations. Communicating your anger as gently or calmly as possible can help you keep things under control.
Thank you so much!
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FAQs
How do you express anger in polite way? ›
Or you might label your anger with some more nuanced words, like: I feel disappointed, unimportant, hurt, forgotten, left in a lurch, bugged, unconsidered, fuming and miffed. These words provide the springboard for what action you should take.
How do you express anger spoken in English? ›"I feel angry." "She is angry." "He is angry." It's the basic level of a negative and slightly aggressive feeling. "My dog looks angry." "My boss was angry." We use it to talk about that feeling. So, in a sentence, "My mother was really angry with me." "Furious."
How can I express my anger without yelling? ›- Throw or break something (safely). via GIPHY. ...
- Scream – in private. via GIPHY. ...
- Sing it out. via GIPHY. ...
- Dance it out. via GIPHY. ...
- Do a tough workout. via GIPHY. ...
- Journal. via GIPHY. ...
- Draw or paint. via GIPHY. ...
- Change your surroundings. via GIPHY.
Some common synonyms of anger are fury, indignation, ire, rage, and wrath.
What are the 4 steps to expressing anger? ›- Stop. Breathe.
- Identify our own judgmental thoughts.
- Connect with your needs.
- Express your feelings and unmet needs.
- Stop to consider why you're angry.
- Look for what you can change in the situation.
- Identify your emotional sore points.
- Discover new boundaries to set.
- Use your anger as motivation.
- Focus on only what really matters.
- Exercise to blow off steam.
- Channel your anger into productive action.
- enraged.
- indignant.
- angered.
- outraged.
- infuriated.
- mad.
- furious.
- infuriate.
Beneath the Surface
The feelings that anger commonly masks include fear, anxiety, guilt, shame, embarrassment, betrayal, jealousy, sadness, hurt, and worry. When you feel angry, take a second to stop and ask yourself if you feel any of these emotions that may be causing your anger.
- Think before you speak. In the heat of the moment, it's easy to say something you'll later regret. ...
- Once you're calm, express your concerns. ...
- Get some exercise. ...
- Take a timeout. ...
- Identify possible solutions. ...
- Stick with 'I' statements. ...
- Don't hold a grudge. ...
- Use humor to release tension.
Resentment, Resistance, and Revenge – the 3 R's – are a self-limiting, and self-destructive thought process that has the potential to destroy one's life.
What is a better way to say angry? ›
annoyed, bitter, enraged, exasperated, furious, heated, impassioned, indignant, irate, irritable, irritated, offended, outraged, resentful, sullen, uptight, affronted, antagonized, chafed, choleric.
What is a better word for angry? ›Some common synonyms of anger are fury, indignation, ire, rage, and wrath.
What is the biggest word for angry? ›- furious. adjective. extremely angry.
- irate. adjective. very angry.
- seething. adjective. feeling extremely angry without showing it much.
- infuriated. adjective. extremely angry.
- incensed. adjective. extremely angry.
- livid. adjective. ...
- apoplectic. adjective. ...
- murderous. adjective.
Example Sentences
I've never seen her look so angry. An angry crowd gathered outside the courthouse. I was angry that he had forgotten my birthday. What made you so angry?
adjective. feeling slightly angry or impatient.