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.
add people who use cell phones inconsiderately to the list of daily exasperations
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There is still exasperation among some members about the reduction over the last few years in guest passes for the tournament.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Spieth in particular cut a frustrated figure, dropping his club on the 9th tee after sending his drive into the tall grass and turning to curse in exasperation after hitting an approach shot on 11 that left him with a long putt for birdie.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Acharya’s exasperation at Western appropriation of ideas from the rest of the world can be repetitive.
—Abhijnan Rej, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
The upper chamber is set to bring its budget resolution to the floor this week, marking a major escalation in its push for the two-track strategy amid growing exasperation with the House’s progress.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 17 Feb. 2025
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Spieth in particular cut a frustrated figure, dropping his club on the 9th tee after sending his drive into the tall grass and turning to curse in exasperation after hitting an approach shot on 11 that left him with a long putt for birdie.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Acharya’s exasperation at Western appropriation of ideas from the rest of the world can be repetitive.
—Abhijnan Rej, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
The upper chamber is set to bring its budget resolution to the floor this week, marking a major escalation in its push for the two-track strategy amid growing exasperation with the House’s progress.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 17 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 23 Jun. 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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