outraged

/ˌaʊtˈreɪdʒd/ (American pronunciation)

Origin

From the verb "outrage" (early 15th century), from Old French "outrage" (excess, violence, insult), ultimately from Latin "ultra" (beyond) + "-agium" (noun suffix).

Meanings

1. (adjective) Extremely angry, upset, or offended due to something unjust or offensive.
2. (verb, past tense) Past tense of "outrage": to cause someone to feel extremely angry, upset, or offended.

Example Sentences

1. The citizens were outraged by the politician's corrupt behavior.
2. She was outraged when she discovered her personal information had been leaked online.
3. The community was outraged at the unfair treatment of minorities in the workplace.

Related Words

• Verb: outrage
• Noun: outrage
• Adverb: outrageously
• Adjective: outrageous

Synonyms

Indignant, furious, incensed, enraged, infuriated, angry, irate

Memorization Trick

Think of "out" + "raged" as anger that has come "out" and is "raging" beyond control. The emotion is so strong that it can't be contained and bursts outward.