# infuriated

/ˌɪnˈfjʊɹiˌeɪtɪd/ (US) · /ɪnfjˈɔːɹɪˌeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/infuriated
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

extremely angry or very annoyed. You use this when someone is so upset that they might lose their temper.

For teachers: extremely angry or deeply annoyed. Often used to describe a state of intense frustration or rage.

## Examples

- He was infuriated when he found out the truth.
- The customers were infuriated by the long delays and the lack of communication from the airline.
- The public was infuriated by the government's decision to cut funding for the local hospital, viewing it as a betrayal of their most vulnerable citizens.

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