Very angry or enraged, showing clear signs of fury. It describes someone whose anger is intense and often visible in their behavior or expression.
From Latin 'iratus' meaning 'angered' or 'enraged', derived from 'ira' (anger). The word entered English in the 15th century, maintaining its direct connection to the concept of wrath.
Irate behavior often involves the amygdala hijacking rational thought processes! When someone is truly irate, their prefrontal cortex - responsible for reasoning - temporarily goes offline, explaining why angry people often regret their words later.
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