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
  • What hurt wasn’t just inheriting the customer-service headaches or paying my own phone bill for the first time at 27.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These are identified by painful headaches accompanied by light and sound sensitivity.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 July 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • LaFleur attributed the poor grade to players frustrations over roles and communication regarding critical feedback.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Experts say frustrations over education and employment are emerging as one of the biggest vulnerabilities for the Modi government.
    — Priyanka Salve,Raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustrations
Noun
  • Some of the houses are abandoned and have become unsightly neighborhood nuisances.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • Of course, the list of invertebrates include mosquitoes, gnats, yellow flies, ticks and other biting pests, which are most annoying June through August but can be nuisances at other times of the year.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of nuisances
Noun
  • Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • For Hygiene and Disease Prevention Showering helps remove sweat, dirt, bacteria, and other impurities from the surface of your skin and hair, which can cause infections and irritations.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
Definition of irritations
Noun
  • These networks used to buffer against isolation and economic displacement—the thorns of modern life that make partnership more valuable yet love more difficult to find.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Blackthorn salt was filtered through something called a tower of thorns.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • Sharks are known to rub against reefs, sand, rocks and even the seafloor to remove irritants.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The signature blend of ceramides works to strengthen and support the skin’s natural barrier, which helps lock in moisture while defending against environmental irritants like pollutants and allergens.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of irritants
Noun
  • Larry David’s 'Pursuit of Unhappiness' Comedy's favorite curmudgeon teamed up with an A-list cast and a former president for a new HBO sketch comedy show about American history and the inconveniences our historical heroes faced.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • That’s not to say the park doesn’t sometimes bring him other inconveniences.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of inconveniences
Noun
  • Liam Gallagher continued his longtime legacy of talking crap about other artists with his recap of this year’s World Cup halftime show, tweeting out various annoyances that plagued him.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Everyday annoyances add up fast, but fixing them doesn’t have to break the bank.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of annoyances
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