Adjective

(en adjective)

Of or relating to something that is in question as to its value or intent.

Inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate.

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Adjective

(er)

Displaying or feeling anger.

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(said about a wound or a rash) Inflamed and painful.

The broken glass left two angry cuts across my arm.

Dark and stormy, menacing.

Angry clouds raced across the sky.

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