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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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
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.
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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
In his 1,000-word post, Kayatta expressed exasperation over the fiscal recovery process.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Silly Silly Fun Boy is filled with satisfying faux exasperation.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
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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
In his 1,000-word post, Kayatta expressed exasperation over the fiscal recovery process.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Silly Silly Fun Boy is filled with satisfying faux exasperation.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
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Matterhorn Fit treats ailments that affect the neck, back and pelvis, which include sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, thoracic pain, cervical pain, sports hernia recovery and cervicogenic headache.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Symptoms generally appear within one or two weeks of infection, and can include fever, headache, rash and body aches.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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For years, summer day camp registration has been a source of frustration.—
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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To be sure, there can be annoyances.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chronic snoring goes beyond annoyance.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her hands, though inflamed and covered in red sores, also had several large areas that were smooth and lacked any signs of irritation.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Your Scalp May Be Irritated and Itchy Not washing your hair for extended periods of time can lead to irritation and an itchy scalp.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orbán has long been a thorn in the side of the EU, and has tested the bloc’s system of governance by frequently using his veto power to paralyze decision-making in order to leverage concessions.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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As many see it, a thorn in the EU's side is that major decisions require unanimity among its members.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gritting his teeth after the New York Rangers scored their third goal, the Washington Capitals netminder couldn’t hide his displeasure.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Reasons to Grow Moss in Your Garden Some gardeners consider moss a nuisance to be eradicated from their yards.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Two days later, legislators took up the Public Nuisance Reform Act, which proposes narrowing the definition of what could be considered a nuisance.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
7 Apr. 2026
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At a recent seven-hour legislative meeting, Nevadans complained to lawmakers about the noise data centers produce, and their worries about how the centers will affect water supply and energy bills.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Memories of the pandemic and worries about crime were still fresh, and the 120,000-square-foot building was vacant.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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