1
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
add people who use cell phones inconsiderately to the list of daily exasperations
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2
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
my rising exasperation with these constant interruptions
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Recent Examples of exasperation
The actor's face is hilariously expressive, his range of anger and outrage is massive and his exasperation with his TV sons knows no bounds.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
My dad had always been rigid and impatient—prone to bouts of anger—and now exasperation became not just a frequent flaw but a full-time operating principle.
—Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
Both reflect a deep passion for a particular place—Johnson’s Middle Tennessee, Hiaasen’s South Florida—and a mixture of exasperation and grief at the destruction of the natural world to make room for megamansions and toxic waste dumps.
—Francine Prose, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Lewis portrays Curator as a frustrated employee pushing against institutional norms and stagnation, balancing exasperation and displaying a knack for physical comedy.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
My dad had always been rigid and impatient—prone to bouts of anger—and now exasperation became not just a frequent flaw but a full-time operating principle.
—Ashley Parker, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
Both reflect a deep passion for a particular place—Johnson’s Middle Tennessee, Hiaasen’s South Florida—and a mixture of exasperation and grief at the destruction of the natural world to make room for megamansions and toxic waste dumps.
—Francine Prose, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Lewis portrays Curator as a frustrated employee pushing against institutional norms and stagnation, balancing exasperation and displaying a knack for physical comedy.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
Noun
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But after developing a headache that lasted for several months, a friend convinced her to visit the emergency room.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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This can create headaches for physicians and other providers.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other polling finds that frustration goes beyond personal tax obligations, with many believing that wealthy people and corporations are not paying their fair share, while others worry about government waste.—
Linley Sanders,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The company’s failure to repay billions of dollars of wealth management products unleashed frustration among the lower and middle classes, many of whom had investments wiped out, provoking protests and threatening social stability.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ti West Another old friend, MaXXXine director Ti West slept on the floor next to Dunham’s childhood bed for two months, much to her parents’ annoyance.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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This might all seem trivial, but a mere annoyance compounds when it must be repeated every week for the rest of your life.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2026
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Injections of local anesthetics, such as Lidocaine, into the muscles or joints can reduce irritation, muscle spasms and abnormal nerve activities that result in pain.—
Dr. Patricia Richard,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Putting a garlic clove in the ear is also not scientifically proven and can cause similar problems, including ear infections, skin irritation and hearing damage if the ear is perforated.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, which have killed more than 2,000 people since March 2, and Gaza could also be a thorn in negotiations, as Iran previously insisted that any cease-fire apply to the rest of the region.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both the Kremlin and White House had valued Eurosceptic Orbán as a kindred spirit ideologically and a thorn in the side of the EU.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Residents who feel their concerns are being ignored are making their displeasure known at the ballot box.—
Anusha Mathur,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Royals captain Salvador Perez voiced his displeasure with missing Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees on social media.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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City code does say that livestock cannot become a nuisance.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
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The spider’s diet includes ants (Hymenoptera), flies and mosquitoes (Diptera) and beetles (Coleoptera) — a lineup that reads like a checklist of common household nuisances.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Put the worry of blisters behind you once and for all, and step into spring in style with the most comfortable shoes, according to the internet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Burritt said the upshot is that his company, as a Nippon subsidiary, is freed from worries about geopolitical uncertainty.—
Cory Schouten,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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