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
