Exasperated: meaning, definitions and examples
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exasperated
[ ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd ]
feeling or showing intense irritation or annoyance
Exasperated is used to describe someone who is extremely irritated, frustrated, or annoyed. It implies a sense of exasperation that has built up over time, often due to repeated annoyances or frustrations.
Synonyms
aggravated, annoyed, frustrated, irritated
Examples of usage
- She was exasperated by his constant lateness.
- I could hear the exasperated tone in her voice as she tried to explain the situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "exasperated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exasperado
🇮🇳 उपेक्षित
🇩🇪 verärgert
🇮🇩 kesal
🇺🇦 роздратований
🇵🇱 zirytowany
🇯🇵 いらいらした
🇫🇷 exaspéré
🇪🇸 exasperado
🇹🇷 çileden çıkmış
🇰🇷 짜증난
🇸🇦 مستاء
🇨🇿 rozčílený
🇸🇰 rozčúlený
🇨🇳 恼怒的
🇸🇮 razjarjen
🇮🇸 pirraður
🇰🇿 ашуланған
🇬🇪 გაღიზიანებული
🇦🇿 əsəbiləşmiş
🇲🇽 exasperado
Etymology
The word 'exasperated' has its origins in the Latin word 'exasperatus', which means 'irritated'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century and has been used to describe feelings of intense irritation or annoyance ever since. The prefix 'ex-' intensifies the meaning of 'asperate', which means 'to irritate', creating the strong emotion conveyed by 'exasperated'.
See also: exasperating, exasperatingly, exasperation.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,845, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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