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adjective

Definition of exasperatednext
as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation overworked, exasperated parents barking at their children over little things

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verb

past tense of exasperate
as in irritated
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts small children can exasperate their parents with endless questions about why this or that is so

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“Exasperated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperated. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.

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