as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
overworked, exasperated parents barking at their children over little things
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as in irritated
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
small children can exasperate their parents with endless questions about why this or that is so
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Recent Examples of exasperated
Isabella Murray, ABC News, 1 July 2025
The text, translated from French, is presented partly in comics-style word bubbles, and the illustrations of confused, anxious, and increasingly exasperated animals tell a great story in any language.
—Caroline Carlson
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
In the first half, Flick’s team lacked composure and patience, leaving the manager exasperated.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The drama wasn't over after the final vote -- Murkowski appeared exasperated when asked about Paul's criticism over her vote and what deals Alaska might have benefitted from.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 1 July 2025
The text, translated from French, is presented partly in comics-style word bubbles, and the illustrations of confused, anxious, and increasingly exasperated animals tell a great story in any language.
—Caroline Carlson
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
Verb
The culling of flocks and subsequent grocery store and restaurant price markups on eggs have exasperated shoppers.
—Dionne Searcey, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
In the first half, Flick’s team lacked composure and patience, leaving the manager exasperated.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperated
Adjective
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This idea of continuity intrigued, and annoyed, Kuang.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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As reporters tried to grab the leaders’ attention, Putin — a former Soviet KGB intelligence officer — seemed to be visibly annoyed.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Though a few technical glitches and sound problems visibly irritated Daltrey, the pair appeared in good spirits throughout the 23-song, two-hour-ish show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Watch for signs of mold exposure, like coughing, irritated eyes and skin, and worsened asthma or COPD.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In fact, if you can’t be bothered even to reach for the remote to select this new button, the latest firmware update will also automatically start playing the next episode after a countdown.—
John Archer,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Freed of her caring duties, angry and uncertain about her future Karl gets on a Greyhound bus and heads to Las Vegas where Jean is working as a waitress at the El Cortez.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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The family defended themselves against an angry mob of hundreds of people who surrounded the house, throwing rocks and threatening the family, Duggan said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Was Elvis upset that his friend disappeared to hang out with The Beatles?—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tucker didn’t seem too upset that the Cubs didn’t disclose the results of a second imaging test that discovered a small fracture in his right hand.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tuscarawas County prosecutors charged Ruth Miller, 40, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, with two counts of aggravated murder.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Over the first six months of 2025, the index shows a 21% decrease in homicides over the same period of 2024, while aggravated assaults—which includes non-fatal shootings—were down 8%.—
MARK VANCLEAVE,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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