Exasperation: meaning, definitions and examples
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exasperation
[ ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən ]
feeling
A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
Synonyms
annoyance, frustration, impatience, irritation
Examples of usage
- She rolled her eyes in exasperation.
- His constant lateness was a source of exasperation for his colleagues.
action
The act of causing someone to feel intense irritation or annoyance.
Synonyms
annoyance, frustration, irritation
Examples of usage
- His exasperation with the slow service led him to leave the restaurant without ordering.
- The constant noise from the construction site caused great exasperation among the residents.
Translations
Translations of the word "exasperation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exasperação
🇮🇳 क्रोध
🇩🇪 Verärgerung
🇮🇩 kejengkelan
🇺🇦 роздратування
🇵🇱 irytacja
🇯🇵 憤慨 (ふんがい)
🇫🇷 exaspération
🇪🇸 exasperación
🇹🇷 öfke
🇰🇷 분노
🇸🇦 استياء
🇨🇿 rozhořčení
🇸🇰 rozhorčenie
🇨🇳 恼怒 (nǎonù)
🇸🇮 jeza
🇮🇸 reiði
🇰🇿 ыза
🇬🇪 აღშფოთება
🇦🇿 qəzəb
🇲🇽 exasperación
Word origin
The word 'exasperation' originated from the Latin word 'exasperatio', which means 'irritation'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the feeling of intense irritation or annoyance. Over the years, 'exasperation' has become a common word in the English language, often used to express frustration or impatience.
See also: exasperated, exasperating, exasperatingly.