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
People react to news of some Frappuccinos leaving Starbucks menu
Reactions on the social platform X on Tuesday ranged from sadness and exasperation that a favorite drink was going away to acceptance that the move makes sense for Starbucks.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Coupe, Marino and Lee are in a comparably broad comedic register, each leaning into amusing notes of exasperation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
That book took all his research — exhaustive and authoritative but frustratingly inconclusive — and threw it all up in the air in exasperation, which is not something many writers are inclined to do.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The car is filled with tension, with Basel’s frustration and Yuval’s exasperation.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Coupe, Marino and Lee are in a comparably broad comedic register, each leaning into amusing notes of exasperation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
That book took all his research — exhaustive and authoritative but frustratingly inconclusive — and threw it all up in the air in exasperation, which is not something many writers are inclined to do.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
The car is filled with tension, with Basel’s frustration and Yuval’s exasperation.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
Noun
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But there’s no headache more splitting or consequence more dire than the weakening of your product.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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That work could create new headaches for Bass, depending on how wide-ranging the probe turns out to be.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the same day, the White House expressed frustration at Moscow and Kyiv over the lack of progress in peace talks.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Despite their popularity, laser pointers are generally not recommended — for cats, a laser is uncatchable prey and a source of frustration.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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John replied with annoyance, and the conversation ultimately ended with McCartney abruptly hanging up on him.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s no hint of the speaker’s apparent annoyance in this delightful, whip-smart number.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Applying pure essential oils to your skin can cause irritation, so always dilute them before using.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Other potential side effects include joint and muscle pain, eye irritation, elevated blood fat levels and in rare cases, liver damage.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Judges' grants of nationwide relief have been a thorn in the administration's side since Trump took office in January.—
Christina Gatti,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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The human invaders as usual are a major threat to Pandora in an existential sense, plus former military guy/Na'vi villain Colonel Quaritch (Stephen Lang) is a constant thorn in their sides.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Harden stayed in the game after the timeout, making sure to express his displeasure with official Nick Buchert about the non-call in front of him.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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However, China has previously used its judiciary to signal political displeasure, as seen in the cases of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At first, the un-washable Fisk murals are a nuisance to the new mayor, but there are ways to take advantage of the situation.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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Some of the houses are abandoned and have become unsightly neighborhood nuisances.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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Bits and pieces to friends, tender moments and worries to others.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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This is important because lower yields can help the economy and are the typical bond reaction during worries about economic growth.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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