Angry describes feeling very upset or annoyed because you think something is wrong or unfair. It can range from mild irritation to strong rage.
From Old Norse 'angrigr' meaning 'distressed' or 'grieved', related to the same root as 'anger'. The emotional focus shifted more toward hostility in modern English.
We often treat 'angry' as a single state, but your body has a whole spectrum—from a tiny eyebrow twitch to a full adrenaline storm. Learning the fine-grained words (annoyed, irritated, furious) can actually help you manage the feeling better.
Calling women “angry” has often been used to delegitimize their concerns, while men’s anger is more likely to be framed as strong leadership or passion. Stereotypes like the “angry black woman” have been particularly harmful and racialized.
Use “angry” descriptively and carefully, not as a stereotype tied to gender or race; focus on behaviors and context rather than identity.
["upset","frustrated","enraged"]
Women who were labeled “angry” for demanding rights or fair treatment have often been central to progress in civil rights, labor, and gender equity.
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