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Synonyms

infuriating

American  
[in-fyoor-ee-ey-ting] / ɪnˈfyʊər iˌeɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing or tending to cause anger or outrage; maddening.

    His delay is infuriating.

Other Word Forms

  • infuriatingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of infuriating

First recorded in 1880–85; infuriat(e) + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Telling your friend, “Oh, you’re so much better off; it’s miserable here,” might seem supportive, but it is actually tone-deaf and infuriating.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

This seems to only be infuriating the musicians further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Weston - also a two-time world champion - thinks the fact Britain has achieved such success with no track is probably "quite infuriating" for other nations.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

That purpose could be the urge to compel people to surrender their individuality to a pooled consciousness, portrayed with frightening, infuriating effectiveness in this show and “Sinners.”

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

The entire thing was embarrassing and infuriating, but the worst part was Poppy, who was standing with her super-special and shiny coven, smiling and laughing.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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