outraged

Furious beyond measure

Outraged means feeling or expressing intense anger, shock, or indignation—especially at something perceived as unjust or offensive.

The word carries moral weight: you're outraged by cruelty, corruption, or violation of standards, not by minor annoyances.

Voters were outraged by the scandal.

She gave him an outraged look when he suggested she'd lied.

synonyms

indignant

Angered by unfairness

furious · irate · infuriated · seething · fuming · apoplectic · wrathful · exasperated · agitated · resentful

reaction

protest

Public expression of disapproval

uproar · backlash · outcry · demand · petition · boycott · walkout · rally · demonstration · viral

triggers

injustice

Denial of fair treatment

betrayal · hypocrisy · abuse · violation · atrocity · exploitation · cover-up · discrimination · cruelty · negligence

expression

scream

Loud sharp cry

  • shoutLoud vocal outburst
  • rantAngry prolonged outburst
  • fumeToxic vapor emission

seethe · explode · vent · lash out · storm off · red-faced · trembling · speechless · sputter · tirade

Categories
Opposites
emotional intensity/anger

outragedcalm

Free from agitation

serene · tranquil · placid · unperturbed · composed

emotional valence

outragedoverjoyed

Extremely pleased, intensely glad

delighted · elated · thrilled · ecstatic · jubilant

moral/social response

outragedapproving

Expressing favorable judgment

accepting · supportive · vindicated · appeased · mollified

Phrases
Family

outrage, outrageous, outrageously, outrages, outraging, outrageousness

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG