EXASPERATIONS Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

exasperations

noun

plural of exasperation

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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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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Noun

And with peak travel season underway, millions of people may have to contend with this disorienting condition, which can cause sleep disturbances, daytime tiredness, headaches and nasty gastrointestinal symptoms.

— Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
If this is the case for your child, there aren’t only headaches in your future.

— Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

What’s off-putting in Future’s search for The Real Me is how often his frustrations turn into resentment toward the women around him.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Drivers have made little secret of their frustrations with the new car designs that were introduced this year.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of frustrations

Noun

City outlines Robandee nuisances The Robandee was once a neighborhood hub but has since fallen into disrepair and has experienced fires.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
These seemingly minor nuisances are becoming a drain on municipal resources and complicating the rollout of robotaxi service.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 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

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Worst of all, these trees have become invasive, crossing with other Callery cultivars to create wild hybrids that produce four-inch-long thorns.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
And as Jones notes, much of that is due to the actors who’ve thrown themselves into the characters, thorns and all.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Definition of thorns

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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
After swimming, rinse dogs with fresh water to remove chlorine, salt, algae and other irritants.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 21 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

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