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exasperations

noun

plural of exasperation
1
as in headaches
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 frustrations
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 Synonyms for exasperations
  1. headaches
  2. frustrations
  3. nuisances
  4. irritations
  5. thorns
  6. irritants
  7. inconveniences
  8. annoyances
Noun
  • For anyone living in a household where someone snores, wakes up with headaches or drags through the day, Jack Black’s candid podcast conversation about his CPAP machine offers a familiar reference point.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Long-term exposure can lead to long-term health consequences, including chronic bronchitis or asthma, inflammation of the lungs, headaches, memory loss and fatigue.
    — Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • Yet customers continued describing many of the same frustrations.
    — Brian Tuite, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Swift’s voice sounds steadier too, as her tone rises above the backing vocals and more coherently untangles her frustrations.
    — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • Take some time to seal gaps in window and door frames with weatherproof caulk to prevent fall stink bug problems, along with roaches, boxelder bugs, cluster flies, and other nuisances.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Those feedings typically run afoul of associations’ governing documents and their rules and regulations due to the potential nuisances, unsanitary conditions, property damage, and liabilities that feral cats and other animals can create.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of nuisances
Noun
  • Aside from support and alignment issues, dirty pillows can also cause the same kind of skin irritations that arise from pillowcases that have not been washed.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of irritations
Noun
  • Besides a necklace of thorns, which draws small drops of blood, Kahlo appears to be more focused on the relief of healing.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Roses are considered non-toxic, though thorns can cause injuries and floral preservatives may still pose a risk.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • Their wavelike motion helps move around germs, mucus, dust, and other irritants so the body can dispel them via coughing or sneezing.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Use gloves to protect your hands from any potential irritants or chemicals, especially when mixing a cleaning solution.
    — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of irritants
Noun
  • The drawbacks of the home are more minor inconveniences than major considerations.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There has never been any consideration of the inconveniences caused by CDOT.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of inconveniences
Noun
  • People are exhausted by subscriptions, signing up for apps, logins, passwords, and other first-world annoyances that are now common in the search to watch a game on TV.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Add in a few other clever accessories, and suddenly the small annoyances of traveling feel a lot more manageable.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of annoyances
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