Definition
irate: angry, cross, furious, mad, annoyed, irritated
Bruno was so irate when he discovered the shipping charges had increased by 10%, that he broke his hand punching the wall.
Pronunciation examples
UK: My father was irate when he caught me coming home at 4AM.
US: Bruno was irate when he discovered the shipping charges had increased by 10 percent.
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