exasperation
noun
ex·as·per·a·tion
ig-ˌza-spə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the state of being exasperated
2
: the act or an instance of exasperating someone
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They had all experienced the exasperation and frustration of holiday shopping.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Boiling over with exasperation and facing constant reminders (and flashbacks) to the youthful decision that ruined his life, Ray is a part that shows Henry is more than capable of carrying a show on his own, or with an equal partner.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
While Marshall at times spoke at length with few interruptions, at other moments, he was repeatedly questioned by audience members who expressed exasperation with some of his statements.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
The car is filled with tension, with Basel’s frustration and Yuval’s exasperation.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exasperation
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“Exasperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exasperation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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exasperation
noun
ex·as·per·a·tion
ig-ˌzas-pə-ˈrā-shən
1
: extreme annoyance : anger
2
: a source of annoyance
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