exasperation

Examples

• All

• Her constant interruptions during the meeting filled him with exasperation.

• "What's the matter now?" he asked with exasperation after taking one look at Wendy.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "Surprised, he looked at her with exasperation as she walked into the room.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Out of sheer exasperation, you finally say please, just tell me, please, I beg you, just tell me.

• It's just your face is frozen with this look of exasperation.

  Locked Down (2021)

• But Lisa would not let her exasperation show to the salesman on the phone.

  Fiction book (1994)

• "Only you," said Tina with mild exasperation, "would think of it like that."

  Fiction book (1991)

• One day she finally shouted in exasperation, "Stay then, with your soldiers!" and latched the door.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Dauble screwed her face into an expression between parental exasperation and deep concern.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Interviews typically evoked expressions of exasperation over immigration and work laws.

  Academic text (2010)

Synonyms

A

anger

vsexasperation

∞ 1.0

A very strong feeling of being upset or annoyed

is a form of sharp irritation rather than outright hostility

F

frustration

vsexasperation

388 2.5

A feeling of anger or annoyance when you cannot get what you want

is a more immediate, forceful irritation not tied to failure

D

dissatisfaction

vsexasperation

37 3.7

Feeling unhappy or not pleased with something

is a more emotional irritation than mere lack of satisfaction

I

indignation

vsexasperation

36 5.5

Anger you feel when someone treats you unfairly

is a more general intense irritation not limited to injustice

I

irritation

vsexasperation

30 3.6

A feeling of annoyance or anger

is a stronger, more intense form of that rising annoyance

D

displeasure

vsexasperation

27 3.9

A feeling of being annoyed or not happy about something

is a more agitated emotional reaction than simple disapproval

I

ire

vsexasperation

• Formal

24 7.9

Strong anger you feel when someone does something unfair

is a less fully furious irritation focused on annoyance and impatience

A

annoyance

vsexasperation

24 2.8

The feeling you have when something bothers you

is a stronger, sharp irritation rather than a simple bother

A

aggravation

vsexasperation

21 4.8

Feeling of annoyance caused by something irritating

is a stronger, more forceful feeling than recurring nuisance

V

vexation

vsexasperation

3 7.4

A feeling of annoyance, frustration or worry

is more purely intense irritation without the worried element

D

disgruntlement

vsexasperation

1 7.0

A feeling of being unhappy and annoyed about something

is a louder, more emotionally charged irritation than sulky unhappiness

B

botheration

vsexasperation

• Archaic

1 9.5

A small feeling of annoyance about something

is a stronger, sharper feeling rather than mild trouble

I

indignance

vsexasperation

1 7.2

A strong feeling of anger when something seems unfair

is broader irritation that need not involve unfairness

I

infuriation

vsexasperation

1 7.9

A strong feeling of anger and impatience

is intense too but centers on sharp, irritated impatience

E

enragement

vsexasperation

7.9

A strong feeling of anger and impatience

is nearer to strong, focused irritation rather than full rage

Antonyms

S

satisfaction

259 2.2

A pleasant feeling when you achieve something or your needs are met

C

contentment

26 2.1

A feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life

How Annoyed

rage

433 3.4

anger

∞ 1.0

exasperation

13 5.7

annoyance

24 2.8

irritation

30 3.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology