English–German

“outraged” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛmˈpøːɐ̯t/

Example

Ich bin empört über die Entscheidung.

I am outraged by the decision.

Illustration for empört (outraged)

How to say “outraged” in German

“Outraged” in German is empört.

A wrong action crosses a moral boundary, leaving the observer visibly indignant and ready to condemn it.

Full entry for empört: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with empört

Die Kundin war empört über den schlechten Service.

The customer was outraged about the poor service.

Tips for using empört

  • Empört carries a stronger moral charge than ordinary wütend or sauer and commonly describes criticism of conduct or decisions.

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