Anger
/ˈæŋ.ɡər/noun
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Did you know?The word 'anger' is linked to the concept of 'fury' and 'wrath', invoking the idea of divine retribution in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂engʲ-
“to feel or be in distress, to be agitated.”
Old English
Old English
anger
“grief, sorrow, pain, or vexation.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
angr
“sorrow, distress, or anguish.”
Middle English
Middle English
anger
“pain, grief, or wrath.”
Modern English
English
anger
“a strong feeling of displeasure.”