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 move reflects their exasperation with the Israeli leader, and a potentially existential moment for Israel.
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Kansas coach Lance Leipold didn’t bother to hide his exasperation.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
The creator's exasperation was clear.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump in recent weeks has expressed growing exasperation with Putin.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Kansas coach Lance Leipold didn’t bother to hide his exasperation.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
The creator's exasperation was clear.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Trump in recent weeks has expressed growing exasperation with Putin.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperation
Noun
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Among the opponents are some residents of Alton Road, who say that gating off North Bay Road would worsen the city’s already substantial traffic problems and create headaches for people trying to access their homes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Utilities were stuck with the headache and expense of storing waste themselves, so in 2014, a judge forbade the federal government from continuing to collect the NWF fees.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With appointment supporters in the majority, Canepa expressed frustration.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Now, Kiya Tomlin’s journey into fashion started with frustration.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Above-Mount and Vessel Sinks What can look like an impressive statement design decision can quickly become a daily annoyance.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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But that hasn't stopped sightseers from visiting the house decades later, to the annoyance of the neighbors.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, overuse can cause dryness and irritation or strip your hair's natural oils, making your hair more prone to damage.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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When applying the principles of these findings to potential human use, there may also be concern about whether inducing skin irritation in humans raises new issues.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To eat the nopales, remove the spines (spikes, thorns, or barbs) and use them raw in salads or cooked in soups or tacos.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What's more shocking is that wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, a 1,200-yard receiver a year ago, was held catchless and was only targeted twice the entire game, much to the displeasure of coach Kevin Stefanski.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Kerr doesn’t have social media, but losing gamblers have managed to voice their displeasure in his email inbox.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wednesday Bye weeks have been mostly a nuisance so far this season.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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Usually a last resort, the public nuisance investigation allows the Davidson County District Attorney's Office to bring these actions to criminal court, despite the complaint itself being civil in nature, Aaron said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Shanahan, the head coach in Washington from 2010 to 2013, once grilled Paulsen on offensive tackle protections out of worry the tight end might have to play emergency tackle in a preseason game.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Those worries resulted in a European bank stock selloff last week, although the sector quickly rebounded.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exasperation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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