aufgebracht

Aufgebracht is a German adjective and the past participle of the verb aufbringen. It primarily denotes an emotional state: someone who is aufgebracht is upset, angry, or agitated, usually as a reaction to something perceived as unfair, shocking, or provocative. The term can describe a person ("Er war aufgebracht") or a crowd or atmosphere ("eine aufgebrachte Menge").

Etymology and usage content: The base verb aufbringen has multiple senses, including to raise funds, to muster courage, or to provoke. In its participial form, aufgebracht most often conveys an emotional response. As an adjective it is used predicatively with sein, as in "Sie ist aufgebracht über die Entscheidung," and attributively as in "eine aufgebrachte Menge." It can also appear in passive constructions in perfect tenses: "Der Bericht hat ihn aufgebracht."

Nuance and translation: English equivalents range from upset and angered to incensed or worked up, depending on context and intensity. The term typically conveys a strong but rather immediate emotional reaction rather than a sustained mood. In related contexts, other German terms such as verärgert, wütend, or empört may convey similar or stronger nuances.

Examples:

- Er ist aufgebracht über die Entscheidung.

- Die aufgebrachte Menge rief lautstarke Protestarien.

Related terms and notes: Be aware that aufbringen can also mean to raise funds or to muster courage, where the past participle bleibt aufgebracht in form but with different sense (z. B. Geld aufgebracht). The word is common in both spoken and written German.