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
Their exasperation with the officiating left the hosts chirping more at the officials than their rivals.
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Dylan asked with mock exasperation.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Conversations with him on this topic tend to be a bacchanal of profanity and exasperation.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Dylan asked with mock exasperation.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Conversations with him on this topic tend to be a bacchanal of profanity and exasperation.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for exasperation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
Noun
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One month into the partial government shutdown, hundreds of Transportation Security Administration workers going without full pay have quit, while others have taken unscheduled time off, prompting more travel headaches as a winter storm slams the Midwest and spring break travelers try to fly.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sweating due to high heat can lead to dehydration, causing dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, and other symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If anything, the frustration is that everybody wanted it sooner.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Impatience or frustration could jump out.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dedra picked up on Jocelyn's annoyance as well.—
Marcelena Spencer,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But are these shapes merely an annoyance—or a sign of something more concerning?—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to Smith, people with normal and oily skin can often use standard formulas, whereas those with dry or mature skin should opt for hydrating ones to prevent irritation and creasing.—
Caroline Shannon Karasik,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The spirit of the endeavor can forgive a lot, with some clumsy filmmaking that doesn’t seem to be an intentional homage, such as a slapdash set-up to Helen’s murderous ways and a slightly tacked-on feeling opening involving a film critic who has been a thorn in Jack’s side.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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One of Cecilia’s first acts on arriving in London, for example—much to the displeasure and astonishment of her guardians—is to procure books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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His displeasure over certain refereeing decisions has gotten the Boston star ejected from one game and fined $35,000 after another.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pollution was legally viewed as a local nuisance – the unavoidable price of progress.—
Ella Whitman,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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Quantum measurement disturbance, ordinarily a nuisance, would serve as a shield against prying eyes.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Guests also have access to a private sauna, complete with essential oils to help melt your worries away.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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My worry was whether Annie really wanted to be associated with my little book.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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