Which preposition is used after angry?

Which preposition is used after angry?

Originally Answered: What preposition is used after “angry”? It’s usually ‘with’, although ‘at’ is also used, especially with actions rather than people, hence ‘I am angry at the court decision’, as opposed to ‘I am angry with him’.

Is it angry at or with?

The key thing to remember is that “angry with” generally refers to people. You might hear, “I am so angry with my brother for embarrassing me in front of my friends.” The phrase “angry at” will also refer to people.

Are you mad on me meaning?

Usually it means that you are acting distant or quiet or pouting. The person cannot think of anything wrong they did. So they say, “Are u mad at me?” People who say this don’t want you to be mad at them.

Are you upset with or at me?

This is not correct. Don’t use this phrase. “Are you upset with me?” is standard phrasing of that question in English.

Is angry on correct?

Angry, the adjective, is always followed by ‘with’ not ‘on’. It is a common mistake people are committing both in written and spoken. It’s actually not “are you angry on me” the correct answer is are you angry with me.

How do you ask if your mad at you?

How to Ask Someone if They Are Upset with You

1. 1 “Why would they be mad at me?”
2. 2 “How are you feeling?”
3. 3 “Is something on your mind”?
4. 4 “It feels like we’ve been a little distant, can we talk about that?”
5. 5 “Can you explain why that was so upsetting?”
6. 6 “Am I hearing this right?”
7. 7 “Can I share my perspective?”

Are you mad at me is a correct sentence?

“You’re angry at me” has the anger as a force, which in this case is directed at me. You’re expressing anger, and the target of that anger happens to be me. You may be angry for any number of reasons, but I’m the one feeling the effects. “You’re angry with me” has the anger as a feature of our relationship.

Are you mad or are you angry?

Anger is an emotion most of us feel from time to time, and like any other emotion, it can be healthy if it’s an appropriate response to something. Mad is an adjective used to describe something that relates to, is characterized by, or derives from serious mental illness.

How do you use angry in a sentence?

He was angry at what she said. They are angry at your ill manners. She glared at me with angry eyes. My father is very angry with me.

Is it correct to say “you’re angry at me?

The first and the last are correct, the middle one is a bit odd. “You’re angry at me” has the anger as a force, which in this case is directed at me. You’re expressing anger, and the target of that anger happens to be me. You may be angry for any number of reasons, but I’m the one feeling the effects.

How do you use the word ‘angry at’ in a sentence?

If directed at a person ” angry with ” should always be used. e.g. I was very angry with her. If directed at a situation I believe ” angry at ” would also be acceptable. e.g. I was very angry at how rainy it was. The key is who the anger is aimed at. ” Angry at ” is not really aimed at anyone.

What does if directed Angry mean?

If directed at a person ” angry with ” should always be used. e.g. I was very angry with her. If directed at a situation I believe ” angry at ” would also be acceptable. e.g. I was very angry at how rainy it was. The key is who the anger is aimed at.