Exasperation

/ɛɡzˌɑːspəɹˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɛkˌsæspɝˈeɪʃən/

[noun]

Exasperation

[NOUN]

a deep sense of annoyance due to persistent difficulties

synonyms : aggravation

actions or occurances that lead to a state of extreme frustration or irritation

Examples

1. When Peter told Susan to finish a hundred-page report in an hour, she replied with exasperation, 'You may as well bid me lade the sea with a nutshell.'

2. These expressions both show exasperation, frustration.

3. - Everybody just sat in exasperation.

4. A little flatter fine shows a little bit of exasperation.

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