exasperated
Say it: ig-ZAS-puh-ray-tid /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/ · adjective
What “exasperated” means
Very annoyed and frustrated after one irritation too many.
More precisely: Intensely irritated and frustrated, especially after repeated annoyance.
Example: “After the fifth "quick question," she was thoroughly exasperated.”
When to use it
Use it when repeated problems or interruptions finally wear down your patience. It is common in everyday conversation.
Similar words
frustrated, fed up, infuriated
Where it comes from
From Latin exasperare, "to make rough."
Quick check
You explain the same simple rule six times, but your friend keeps ignoring it. How do you feel now?
exasperated or apprehensive?
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exasperated
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