Anger, often referred to as wrath or rage, is a powerful emotional state characterized by a strong, uncomfortable response to perceived provocation, hurt, or threat.

When someone feels angry, they may experience physical symptoms like increased heart rate, higher blood pressure, and elevated levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Anger is often seen as part of the fight or flight response. It becomes the dominant feeling when a person decides to take immediate action against a perceived threat.

Anger can have various physical and mental impacts. It can be expressed through facial expressions, body language, physiological changes, and sometimes aggressive actions. Facial expressions may range from furrowed brows to a full frown. While many people believe their anger is due to external events, psychologists note that anger can impair self-monitoring and objective observation.

Modern psychologists consider anger a normal and natural emotion experienced by everyone at times. It has functional value for survival, but uncontrolled anger can harm personal and social well-being and affect those around the angry person. While many philosophers have cautioned against uncontrolled anger, there has been debate about its intrinsic value. Modern psychologists also highlight the potential dangers of suppressing anger, contrasting with earlier views.