Irate/ˈaɪreɪt/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3High Intensity Use 'irate' to describe extreme anger, stronger than just being annoyed or upset. After seeing the damage to his car, he was irate. Pro Tip 2/3Conflict Situations Often used in scenarios where there is a disagreement or complaint, like with customer service. The irate customer demanded a full refund immediately. Pro Tip 3/3Not Positive 'Irate' carries negative connotations and shouldn't be used to describe someone in a positive light. He received an irate response from his boss.