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irate

[ˈaɪreɪt]

irate Definition

feeling or characterized by great anger.

Using irate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "irate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The customer was irate about the poor service.

  • Example

    He became irate when he found out that his flight was delayed.

  • Example

    She was irate at her boss for not giving her a promotion.

  • Example

    The teacher was irate with the students for not doing their homework.

irate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for irate

Phrases with irate

  • be irate at/with somebody

    to be very angry with someone

    Example

    She was irate with her husband for forgetting their anniversary.

  • a customer who is very angry about something

    Example

    The manager had to deal with an irate customer who was complaining about the service.

  • a phone call in which the person is very angry

    Example

    He received an irate phone call from his boss about the mistake he made.

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Summary: irate in Brief

'Irate' [ˈaɪreɪt] is an adjective that describes a person who is feeling or characterized by great anger. It is often used to describe customers, bosses, teachers, or anyone who is extremely angry about something. For example, 'The customer was irate about the poor service.' 'Irate' can be used in phrases like 'be irate at/with somebody,' and 'an irate customer,' and it has formal synonyms like 'angry' and 'furious.'