Difference between angry with and angry at

  Angry with or Angry at ?

Yes, there is the difference between angry with and angry at; however, in many situations,, they are used interchangeably.

Here is what we found.

Angry with (For People)

Angry with is applied to people. According to traditional grammar rules, one should use "angry with" when addressing one's anger toward another person.

Why with? "With" is a word we use for people we are connected to. So, being angry with someone means the anger is happening inside a relationship.

• I am angry with my brother for breaking my laptop.
• She was angry with herself for making a mistake.

Angry at (For situations, Events, or Beings)

Usually, we use "angry at" for things that aren't people—like situations, objects, or animals.

If you use "angry at" for a person, it can sound more aggressive or like you've lost control.

Why at?  "At" is the word we use to point at a target (like "shoot at" or "throw at"). So, saying you're "angry at" a person can make them sound like a target, which feels more hostile or cold.

• I'm angry at the government's decision.
• I'm angry at that black dog.

In a nutshell

Angry with is commonly used for people.

Angry at is used for things, animals or inanimate object.

In North American English, angry at is very commonly used for both people and things.

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