Exasperating

/ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing strong feelings of annoyance or frustration.

The exasperating wait for the delayed flight left all the passengers in a foul mood.

Intensely irritating or vexatious.

She found his constant interruptions to be exasperating during the meeting.

Provoking irritation or annoyance.

It was exasperating to deal with such incompetence in the workplace.

Latin exasperatus, past participle of exasperare which means to irritate or make rough.

exasperating situation

A scenario that causes extreme frustration.

exasperating behavior

Actions that provoke annoyance.

exasperating delay

A wait that tests patience.

exasperate

To irritate intensely.

exasperation

A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

exasperated

Feeling or showing irritation or annoyance.

A real pain

This traffic jam is a real pain, it's exasperating!

A major drag

Waiting for that train was such a major drag, totally exasperating.