exasperation
noun
ex·as·per·a·tion
ig-ˌza-spə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the state of being exasperated
2
: the act or an instance of exasperating someone
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They had all experienced the exasperation and frustration of holiday shopping.
add people who use cell phones inconsiderately to the list of daily exasperations
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 23 June 2025
In Detroit, underperforming stars and teams are usually met with empty stands, uncomfortable silences, light grumbles – at most, loud sighs of exasperation.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
While a trip to Italy usually means relaxation and la dolce vita (or the sweet life), one woman hit the point of exasperation at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) due to a disagreement at the boarding counter, allegedly over the weight of a suitcase, the International Business Times reports.
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Musk’s spectacular falling-out with Trump might make some congressional Republicans more willing to voice their exasperation with Musk.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025
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Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 23 June 2025
In Detroit, underperforming stars and teams are usually met with empty stands, uncomfortable silences, light grumbles – at most, loud sighs of exasperation.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
While a trip to Italy usually means relaxation and la dolce vita (or the sweet life), one woman hit the point of exasperation at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) due to a disagreement at the boarding counter, allegedly over the weight of a suitcase, the International Business Times reports.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
Musk’s spectacular falling-out with Trump might make some congressional Republicans more willing to voice their exasperation with Musk.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for exasperation
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exasperation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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exasperation
noun
ex·as·per·a·tion
ig-ˌzas-pə-ˈrā-shən
1
: extreme annoyance : anger
2
: a source of annoyance
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