outraged

/ˈaʊt.reɪdʒd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈaʊt.reɪdʒd/ (ame, ipa)

outraged — adjective

  • outragedpositive
  • more outragedcomparative
  • most outragedsuperlative

1. feeling shocked and strongly angry because something seems seriously unfair, cru

1.形容詞B2
釋義

feeling shocked and strongly angry because something seems seriously unfair, cruel, or morally wrong.

例句

Lauren was outraged that the landlord raised the rent after the flood.

be outraged + that-clause

Outraged parents filled the hallway after the coach mocked a disabled student.

attributive: outraged + noun

同義詞
  • appalled

    adds a stronger feeling of shock and disgust

  • indignant

    often sounds more formal and focused on unfair treatment

  • furious

    shows extreme anger but not always a moral judgment

反義詞
  • unbothered

    not upset or morally affected by the situation

  • accepting

    willing to let the behaviour continue without protest

文法句型

be outraged + by/at

be outraged + that-clause

outraged + noun

用法筆記

Usually follows verbs like 'be', 'sound', 'feel', or 'become', but it can also come before nouns such as 'parents' or 'customers'. It is stronger than 'angry' because it suggests a judgment that something is deeply unfair or offensive.

常見錯誤

❌I was outraged because my coffee was cold.
✅I was annoyed because my coffee was cold.
💡'outraged' is usually for serious unfairness, harm, or offensive behaviour, not a small daily problem.