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
Derrick Johnson, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
The series followed an introverted boy genius (Muniz), his exasperated mother (Kaczmarek), and devoted father (Cranston) through all manner of wild gags and misbegotten schemes.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
In late 2023, state budget writers discovered a $1 billion Medicaid budgeting shortfall that's only exasperated the dilemma.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The result is apparent — exasperated voters casting ballots out of frustration, or not casting them at all.
—Derrick Johnson, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
The series followed an introverted boy genius (Muniz), his exasperated mother (Kaczmarek), and devoted father (Cranston) through all manner of wild gags and misbegotten schemes.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Production slumps have been exasperated by striking workers who are demanding pay raises and reached an impasse with the aerospace company this week.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
In late 2023, state budget writers discovered a $1 billion Medicaid budgeting shortfall that's only exasperated the dilemma.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperated
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As already mentioned, the leagues were very annoyed with Leicester’s successful exploitation of the jurisdiction loophole last time.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ross, in the passenger seat, appears annoyed before the officer says anything, and spends the whole scene glaring at Consuelos.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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There are different reasons why your vulva may become irritated or inflamed.Heidi Cope, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, Roach was asked by several people and he was seemingly getting irritated with the consistent questions.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
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Waves of immigration have sparked an angry ethno-nationalism that advantages ideological extremes.Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a troubling recurrent theme of angry, violent, and/or distraught mothers, who we are asked to watch suffer or inflict suffering on others time and time again.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
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Those takeaways were an instrumental part of Denver’s formula in a 24-22 upset.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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One of my acquaintances is upset because her favorite place to get glasses is no longer in her plan’s network.Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Pritchett is currently facing two counts of aggravated kidnapping, per Harris County court records.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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The content creator was charged in December 2024 with one count of aggravated kidnapping, allegedly taking two unnamed women on a dangerous high-speed car ride and threatening their lives as a result.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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