Definitions
- Describing a feeling of intense anger or frustration. - Referring to a state of being extremely irritated or annoyed. - Talking about a reaction to something that is perceived as unfair or unjust.
- Describing a feeling of extreme anger or shock in response to something that is perceived as wrong or unjust. - Referring to a state of being deeply offended or insulted. - Talking about a reaction to an event or situation that is considered morally unacceptable or unethical.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe strong negative emotions.
- 2Both words can be used to express anger or frustration.
- 3Both words are often used in response to an event or situation that is perceived as unjust or unfair.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Outraged is generally considered more intense than incensed.
- 2Offense: Outraged implies a deeper sense of moral offense or indignation than incensed.
- 3Cause: Outraged is typically used in response to a more serious or morally reprehensible event or situation than incensed.
- 4Usage: Outraged is more commonly used in formal contexts, while incensed is more informal.
- 5Connotation: Outraged has a more negative connotation than incensed, which can sometimes be used in a more neutral or even humorous context.
Remember this!
Incensed and outraged are both synonyms for strong negative emotions, particularly anger and frustration. However, outraged is generally considered more intense and implies a deeper sense of moral offense or indignation. It is typically used in response to a more serious or morally reprehensible event or situation. On the other hand, incensed is less intense and more informal, and can sometimes be used in a more neutral or even humorous context.
