!Anger Anger is one of the seven basic emotions of living beings. It is produced when something happens against our desire, and in turn produces a strong feeling of displeasure and annoyance. It is one of the basic causes of hotility. It is an intense negative emotion involving strong hostile response to the perceived provocation. In Indian philosophy, it is said to be one of the three doors of the Hell. In Christian philosophy, it is termed wrath, and said to be one of the seven deadly sins.