infuriating
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of infuriating
First recorded in 1880–85; infuriat(e) + -ing 2
Explanation
Use the adjective infuriating to describe something that makes you really, really angry. It's infuriating to see a little kid being bullied. When something makes you furious it's infuriating. You can use the word to talk about things that are truly offensive or outrageous — someone snatching your grandmother's purse, for example — or things that are merely aggravating or annoying. You might find it infuriating trying to parallel park on a busy street or waiting in line at the post office. The roots of infuriating can be traced all the way back to the Latin furere, which means "to rage" or "to be mad."
Example Sentences
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But Demie made her something more, imbuing Maddy with a kind of gravity and depth that made her as infuriating to watch as she was exciting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The infuriating design of LAX -- the main airport in America's second biggest city -- is almost legendary.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Lies, deceit and manipulation might be the core principles of our modern world, but that doesn’t make them any less infuriating.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
Weaving in and out of traffic and careening along footpaths, they're an increasingly familiar sight, infuriating many locals.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
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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