Meaning & Definition of word "Exasperation"
Exasperation
/ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃən/
noun:
- 1. a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
- Example: She expressed her exasperation with the constant delays in the project.
- 2. a state of being exasperated.
- Example: His exasperation grew as he repeatedly tried to fix the stubborn printer.
- 3. the act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated.
- Example: The exasperation in her voice indicated how tired she was of his excuses.
Etymology
●From Latin 'exasperatio' meaning 'irritation, provocation,' derived from 'exasperare' which means 'to roughen' or 'to irritate.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
beyond exasperation:
to a point where one can no longer tolerate a situation.
exasperate someone:
to irritate or annoy someone to a high degree.
in a fit of exasperation:
during an intense period of annoyance or frustration.
Related Words
exasperate:
to irritate intensely.
vex:
to annoy or worry someone.
aggravate:
to make a problem or injury worse.
irritate:
to cause annoyance or discomfort.
infuriate:
to make (someone) extremely angry.
Slang Meanings of exasperation
Meaning: fed up
● Example Sentence: I'm so fed up with all the delays.
Meaning: at my wit's end
● Example Sentence: I'm at my wit's end with this job.