Definitions
- Describing a situation or behavior that causes intense anger or rage. - Referring to something that is extremely annoying or frustrating. - Talking about a person or action that provokes strong negative emotions.
- Describing a situation or behavior that causes irritation or annoyance. - Referring to something that is tiresome, tedious, or repetitive. - Talking about a person or action that tests one's patience or endurance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions caused by a situation or behavior.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or actions that are frustrating or annoying.
- 3Both words convey a sense of irritation or impatience.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Infuriating implies a stronger emotional response than exasperating.
- 2Cause: Infuriating is often caused by a deliberate action or behavior, while exasperating can be caused by a variety of factors.
- 3Duration: Infuriating is usually a temporary feeling, while exasperating can be a more long-term or ongoing frustration.
- 4Usage: Infuriating is more commonly used to describe extreme situations or behaviors, while exasperating is used for more everyday annoyances.
- 5Connotation: Infuriating has a more negative connotation than exasperating, which can sometimes be used in a more lighthearted way.
Remember this!
Infuriating and exasperating both describe negative emotions caused by frustrating situations or behaviors. However, infuriating implies a stronger emotional response and is often caused by deliberate actions, while exasperating can be caused by a variety of factors and is typically a more everyday annoyance.
