Synonyms

infuriating

American

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

adjective

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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The situation was infuriating, just one small piece of the pain and madness that consumed his life.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Literature

As infuriating and saddening as this crime is, it is not a remark on all immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times

New Zealand, by far the Cook Islands' closest diplomatic partner, said it was "alarming and infuriating" to see sanctions efforts undermined.

From Barron's

This is only the second-most-regrettable indignity visited upon Buddy Holly in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, but it’s still pretty infuriating.

From The Wall Street Journal

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