exasperation
[ig-zas-puh-rey-shuh n]
- an act or instance of exasperating; provocation.
- the state of being exasperated; irritation; extreme annoyance: Her exasperation at being interrupted was understandable.
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Origin of exasperation
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Contemporary Examples
Now, the exasperation on both sides is reaching a fever pitch.
“Oh, screw it,” the photographer says finally in exasperation and leaves.
Her oldest son, Abdullah, exploded with exasperation as his mother talked.
“That was George W. Bush, this is Barack Obama” cried one veteran (Paddy Ashdown) in exasperation, but in vain.
Still, her exasperation over being a role model for the gay community seemed to be headed towards a breaking point.
Historical Examples
He repeated the words with a grimace of exasperation: "My name!"
Within the LawMarvin Dana
After that Marian's thought was confused to the point of exasperation.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
These words brought Pierre's disquietude and exasperation to a climax.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
Probably then you will dance the war-dance of exasperation on its dismembered remains.
The ForestStewart Edward White
The Bald-faced Kid was beginning to show signs of exasperation.
Old Man CurryCharles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
Word Origin and History for exasperation
n.
1540s, from Latin exasperationem (nominative exasperatio), noun of action from past participle stem of exasperare (see exasperate).
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