Dudgeon
noun
Feeling of anger or resentment.
She stormed out of the room in high dudgeon.
Often appears as...
- in high dudgeon
- took dudgeon
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Literary
noun
A wood used for the handle of tools and knives.
The knife had a handle made of dudgeon.
Often appears as...
- dudgeon knife
- dudgeon handle
noun
Feeling of anger or resentment.
She stormed out of the room in high dudgeon.
Often appears as...
- in high dudgeon
- took dudgeon
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Literary
noun
A wood used for the handle of tools and knives.
The knife had a handle made of dudgeon.
Often appears as...
- dudgeon knife
- dudgeon handle
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a strong, often exaggerated feeling of indignation or annoyance.
After being falsely accused, he left in high dudgeon.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Effect
Used to create a dramatic or comedic impact, especially in literary works.
Her character is always exiting in high dudgeon, much to the audience's amusement.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Dialogues
Rarely used in everyday conversations; more suited for written text.
In his novel, the author described the protagonist's departure in high dudgeon.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a strong, often exaggerated feeling of indignation or annoyance.
After being falsely accused, he left in high dudgeon.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Effect
Used to create a dramatic or comedic impact, especially in literary works.
Her character is always exiting in high dudgeon, much to the audience's amusement.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Dialogues
Rarely used in everyday conversations; more suited for written text.
In his novel, the author described the protagonist's departure in high dudgeon.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a strong, often exaggerated feeling of indignation or annoyance.
After being falsely accused, he left in high dudgeon.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Effect
Used to create a dramatic or comedic impact, especially in literary works.
Her character is always exiting in high dudgeon, much to the audience's amusement.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Dialogues
Rarely used in everyday conversations; more suited for written text.
In his novel, the author described the protagonist's departure in high dudgeon.
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Quote examples
Edmund White
American Novelist
The French are pretty thin-skinned. The few times I mentioned a French writer in 'City Boy,' the relatives would ring up in high dudgeon. I once wrote a mocking review of Marguerite Duras in the 'New York Review of Books,' and good friends of mine in France got very angry.
Quote examples
Edmund White
American Novelist
The French are pretty thin-skinned. The few times I mentioned a French writer in 'City Boy,' the relatives would ring up in high dudgeon. I once wrote a mocking review of Marguerite Duras in the 'New York Review of Books,' and good friends of mine in France got very angry.
Example 1 of 1
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