Polar opposite of joy (3)

I believe the answer is:

ire

(Other definitions for ire that I've seen before include "Displeasure" , "resentment" , "Outrage" , "Strong feeling" , "passionate feeling" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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