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Infuriating vs. Frustrating — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Infuriating and Frustrating

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Definitions

Infuriating

To make furious; enrage.

Frustrating

To prevent (someone) from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart
A persistent wind frustrated me as I tried to rake the leaves.

Infuriating

Furious.

Frustrating

To cause feelings of discouragement, annoyance, or lack of fulfillment in
She was frustrated by his inability to remember her birthday.

Infuriating

Extremely annoying, frustrating or irritating
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Frustrating

To prevent from coming to fruition or fulfillment; render ineffectual
Frustrated his ambition.
Frustrated their scheme for reform.

Infuriating

Present participle of infuriate

Frustrating

Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty.

Infuriating

Extremely annoying or displeasing; causing intense anger.

Frustrating

Present participle of frustrate
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Infuriating

Extremely annoying or displeasing;
His cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating
I've had an exasperating day
Her infuriating indifference
The ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening

Frustrating

An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.

Frustrating

Preventing realization or attainment of a desire; causing frustration.

Frustrating

Discouraging. Opposite of encouraging.

Frustrating

Discouraging by hindering

Frustrating

Preventing realization or attainment of a desire

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