exasperated

American

[ig-zas-puh-rey-tid] / ɪgˈzæs pəˌreɪ tɪd /

adjective

feeling or expressing extreme annoyance or irritation.

In the final moments of a wild debate, the exasperated moderator tried to regain control of the conversation.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of exasperate.

Other Word Forms

exasperatedly adverb
unexasperated adjective

Etymology

Origin of exasperated

exasperate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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In America, the lasting image of the time is of cars and exasperated drivers waiting for hours in fuel lines.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“Well, I wish somebody had told me that our dad was in a coming-out loop!” says an exasperated Richard, who is usually the one exasperating others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The problem goes well beyond homelessness: Thousands of severely ill people live with exasperated family members who wear themselves out trying to get help for loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

An exasperated Davidson then tried to remind ICE agents about the parameters of their operation in Minnesota.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

At one point, exasperated by Watson, Franklin moved quickly across the lab.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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