Definitions
- Describing an intense feeling of anger that is difficult to control. - Referring to a state of extreme frustration and irritation. - Talking about a situation where someone is provoked to the point of losing their temper.
- Referring to a general feeling of displeasure or annoyance. - Describing a moderate level of frustration or irritation. - Talking about a situation where someone is provoked but still in control of their emotions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions related to frustration or irritation.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a reaction to a situation or person.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a range of intensity levels.
- 4Both words are related to the emotion of anger.
- 5Both words can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Infuriated is a more intense form of anger than angry.
- 2Control: Infuriated implies a loss of control over one's emotions, while angry does not necessarily imply a loss of control.
- 3Duration: Infuriated suggests a longer-lasting and more intense emotion than angry.
- 4Usage: Infuriated is less common than angry in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Infuriated has a stronger negative connotation than angry.
Remember this!
Infuriated and angry are both words that describe negative emotions related to frustration or irritation. However, infuriated is a more intense form of anger that implies a loss of control over one's emotions and suggests a longer-lasting and more intense emotion than angry. Angry, on the other hand, describes a moderate level of frustration or irritation and does not necessarily imply a loss of control.
