angry with + person
Being upset with someone
This pattern commonly refers to personal conflict.
I'm still angry with my neighbour.
Angry at or angry with?
Both angry at and angry with are correct. Angry with is common for people, while angry at often focuses on a situation, action, or target.
Quick answer
Angry at vs. angry with
Use angry with mainly for a person or group. Use angry at for a thing, action, or situation, though it can also refer to people.
She was angry with her brother.
He is angry at the decision.
They felt angry at the referee.
He is angry at the decision.
They felt angry at the referee.
Choose the pattern by meaning
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
angry at + situation
Reacting to an event or action
Use at for things that cause anger.
Residents were angry at the delays.
angry at + person
Focusing on a target of anger
At can also be used with people, especially in less personal contexts.
The crowd became angry at the speaker.
angry about + topic
Talking about the subject of anger
About introduces the topic rather than the target.
She is angry about the budget cuts.
See the difference in context
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Construction
Example
Meaning
angry with
I'm angry with Tom for lying.
Personal anger directed toward someone.
angry at
We're angry at the sudden change.
Anger caused by a situation, action, or target.
angry at someone
She was angry at the manager.
Possible and common, especially when focusing on the act.
angry about
He is angry about the noise.
Shows the subject or issue causing anger.
Common mistakes
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Using with for things
With is less natural for events or situations.
✕ They were angry with the delay. ✓ They were angry at the delay.Confusing at and about
At often points to the target; about names the topic.
✕ She is angry at climate change policies. ✓ She is angry about climate change policies.Missing the preposition
Angry usually takes a preposition before the cause or person.
✕ He was angry me. ✓ He was angry with me.Quick practice
Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
1. She is angry ___ her colleague.
2. Residents are angry ___ the new tax.
3. He is angry ___ the long waiting times.
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Frequently asked questions
Can angry at be used for people?
Yes. Angry at someone is common, especially when focusing on the person's action.
Is angry with more personal?
Yes. It often suggests a relationship or personal conflict.
Can I say angry about someone?
Usually about introduces a topic or behaviour, not simply the person.
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