German word

empört

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛmˈpøːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoutraged

Example

Ich bin empört über die Entscheidung.

I am outraged by the decision.

Illustration for empört (outraged)

More examples

Die Kundin war empört über den schlechten Service.

The customer was outraged about the poor service.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • empört über einen Kommentar

    outraged about a comment

  • mit empörtem Blick

    with an outraged look

  • auf Kritik empört reagieren

    react angrily to criticism

Similar words

entrüstet: Firm moral rejection of conduct considered intolerable or disgraceful.
beleidigt: Hurt and displeased after being insulted, ignored, or treated disrespectfully.
wütend: Intense anger expressed through a harsh tone or aggressive behavior.
verärgert: Displeasure caused by an unwanted situation, nuisance, or frustration.

Definition in German

Von scharfer Missbilligung betroffen, besonders wegen als ungerecht oder unangemessen empfundener Handlungen oder Entscheidungen.

Word origin

Empört developed from empören, which entered German through French s'émouvoir and ultimately goes back to Latin emovere.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • indignantadjective

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