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
Examples of exasperation in a Sentence
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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Malone seemed to realize his players were tuning him out, but his own exasperation peaked on March 21 after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
But, at a time when the Democratic Party’s approval rating is at a historic low, constituents are venting their exasperation with their party as well.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
For all that exasperation for MU fans, though, two things can be true.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Boiling over with exasperation and facing constant reminders (and flashbacks) to the youthful decision that ruined his life, Ray is a part that shows Henry is more than capable of carrying a show on his own, or with an equal partner.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
But, at a time when the Democratic Party’s approval rating is at a historic low, constituents are venting their exasperation with their party as well.
—Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
For all that exasperation for MU fans, though, two things can be true.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Boiling over with exasperation and facing constant reminders (and flashbacks) to the youthful decision that ruined his life, Ray is a part that shows Henry is more than capable of carrying a show on his own, or with an equal partner.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 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 Apr. 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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