Aggravation

/ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of making a problem or injury worse.

His constant lateness was an aggravation that frustrated everyone in the office.

A source of irritation or annoyance.

The construction noise outside became a daily aggravation for the residents.

An increase in the severity or intensity of something.

The aggravation of her symptoms prompted her to seek medical attention.

From Latin 'aggravatio', meaning 'to make heavier or worse'.

aggravation factor

A situation or element that contributes to worsening conditions.

add to aggravation

To increase someone's annoyance or frustration.

aggravation of symptoms

A worsening of symptoms in a medical context.

aggravate

To make a problem or injury worse.

exacerbate

To make a situation worse.

irritate

To cause annoyance or discomfort.

Total drag

Dealing with traffic is such a total drag.

Buzzkill

Her complaints about the party were a buzzkill.