infuriatingly

In enraging fashion

Infuriatingly describes something done in a way that provokes intense frustration or anger.

The word usually modifies adjectives: infuriatingly vague, infuriatingly slow, infuriatingly smug.

It emphasizes that the quality itself is what makes you furious—not just that the situation is bad, but that its particular character drives you mad.

frustration

maddeningly

Causing extreme frustration

vexingly · aggravatingly · provokingly · tantalizingly · tormentingly · galling · maddening · enraging · irksome · frustratingly

nearness

tantalizingly

Enticingly out of reach

barely · narrowly · agonizingly · elusively · teasingly

persistence

stubbornly

With inflexible determination

constantly · repeatedly · continually · unceasingly · perpetually · interminably · chronically · habitually · recurrently · incessantly

dismissiveness

smugly

With excessive self-satisfaction

carelessly · blithely · breezily · coolly · unconcernedly · flippantly · glibly · offhandedly · condescendingly · arrogantly

Opposites
emotional effect on others

infuriatinglysoothingly

In a calming way

pleasingly · delightfully · comfortingly · reassuringly · pleasantly

ease of experience

infuriatinglysatisfyingly

In a fulfilling manner

gratifyingly · effortlessly · mercifully · wonderfully · helpfully

Family

infuriating

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G