infuriating
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈfjʊəreɪtɪŋ/
KK: /ɪnˈfjʊəreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Very annoying or frustrating, causing anger or irritation.
Example
The constant noise from the construction site was infuriating.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more infuriating
Superlative: most infuriating
Conversation
I found the traffic this morning to be really infuriating.
I know what you mean; it always seems to get worse during rush hour.
Exactly! Sometimes it feels like nothing goes right on those days.
For sure, it's just so frustrating when you’re in a hurry.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exasperating
irritating
vexing
Antonyms
calming
soothing
pleasing
verb
Definition
To make someone extremely angry or annoyed.
Example
The constant noise from the construction site was infuriating.
Tense Forms
Past: infuriated
Past Participle: infuriated
Conversation
I found it really infuriating when my computer crashed again.
Oh no, that sounds frustrating!
Yeah, I was in the middle of an important project, too.
Root Explanation
Infuriating is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "furiari" (from Latin "furere", meaning to rage or be furious) and the suffix "-ating" (indicating a process or action). The word describes something that causes a state of rage or extreme annoyance.
Memory Tip
Think of something that makes you feel 'not calm' — 'in-' means not, and 'furiari' relates to being furious. This helps you remember that 'infuriating' describes something that drives you to anger.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.