irate

adjective

ī-ˈrāt How to pronounce irate (audio)
ˈī-ˌrāt, 
i-ˈrāt
Synonyms of irate
1
: roused to ire
an irate taxpayer
2
: arising from anger
irate words
irately adverb
irateness noun

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Irate viewers called the television network to complain about the show. the big increase in cable rates prompted a flood of irate calls and letters
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Trouble began when Rose became irate at a fan taking photos of him. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 During the struggle, a giant crab came to the aid of the water snake and attacked Heracles, only to be crushed by the irate demigod! — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026 The irate call to the editor or publisher, often expressed through the promise of litigation. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 Even with their growing adoption, these extra charges and their unclear uses have left longtime servers like Maria Stathis on the receiving end of irate guests. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irate

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of irate was in 1838

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“Irate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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irate

adjective
ī-ˈrāt How to pronounce irate (audio)
: angry sense 1a
irately adverb
irateness noun

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