Iracunda (en. Wrathful)

/iɾaˈkunda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person who gets angry easily or is prone to anger.
Whenever something doesn't go her way, she becomes irascible.
Siempre que algo no sale como ella quiere, se vuelve iracunda.
Describes an attitude or behavior filled with wrath.
Her irascible response surprised everyone at the meeting.
Su respuesta iracunda sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
Refers to an intense and violent emotional reaction.
The situation became irascible when the shouting began.
La situación se tornó iracunda cuando comenzaron los gritos.

Etymology

From Latin 'iracundus', which means irascible or angry.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have an irascible character
To possess a nature prone to anger.
tener un carácter iracundo
to be irascible
To have a tendency towards anger regularly.
ser iracundo
an irascible response
A reaction filled with anger in response to a situation.
una respuesta iracunda

Related Words

anger
Intense emotion that manifests in response to some offense or grievance.
ira
annoyance
State of being angry or irritated by something.
enfado
rage
Feeling of rage or anger that can lead to a violent reaction.
cólera

Slang Meanings

A person prone to getting angry quickly.
Don't talk to her that way, she can become irascible.
No le hables de esa manera, puede volverse iracunda.
To be in a bad mood or very angry.
She's irascible today, better not say anything to her.
Hoy está iracunda, mejor no le digas nada.