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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

I am very lucky in that I’m a very good sleeper and the few times in my life when I do experience insomnia, it’s infuriating to me because I am spoiled, basically.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

This seems to only be infuriating the musicians further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Can be infuriating, but possesses a touch of genius.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

It’s infuriating given that he always has the newest, most expensive limited-edition sought-after sneakers a kid could dream of.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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