How to sign
Angry in ASL
Angry claws a hand in front of the face and pulls it slightly toward you, with a tight, angry expression.
- Single sign
- One hand
- Handshape: Claw hand (bent fingers spread)
- In front of the face
- How you feel
How to sign angry
- 1
Make a claw with your fingers bent and spread.
- 2
Hold it in front of your face and pull it in toward you, or drag it upward.
- 3
Tighten your jaw and narrow your eyes. Two hands makes it furious.
Common mistakes
- Smiling. The face must match or it reads as a joke.
Use it in a sentence
English sentences you can sign with Angry. In ASL the word order can shift and filler words drop away.
- “He looked very angry.”
Questions about “Angry”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for angry. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
Feelings
Emotion signs are where facial expression stops being optional. Learn the core feeling signs, the full phrases like I'm tired, and how to match your face to the sign.
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