Meaning & Definition of word "Exasperated"
Exasperated
/ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
adjective:
- 1. intensely irritated or frustrated
- Example: She was exasperated by the constant interruptions during her presentation.
- 2. having lost patience due to repeated annoyance or frustration
- Example: After trying to fix the computer for hours, he felt completely exasperated.
- 3. demonstrating extreme annoyance or irritation
- Example: The teacher's exasperated sigh made it clear that she was fed up with the students' excuses.
Etymology
●From the Latin 'exasperare', meaning 'to make rough or harsh'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
at one's wits' end:
In a state of extreme frustration or confusion.
fed up:
Annoyed or upset at a situation that has continued for too long.
Related Words
exasperate:
To irritate intensely.
exasperation:
The state of being exasperated.
Slang Meanings of exasperated
Meaning: pissed off
● Example Sentence: I was so pissed off when my plans got canceled.
Meaning: ticked off
● Example Sentence: She was really ticked off at her friend's behavior.