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exasperation

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ig-ˌzas-pə-ˈrā-shən\
    • /ɪɡˌzɑː.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ig-ˌzas-pə-ˈrā-shən\

Definitions of exasperation word

  • noun exasperation A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance. 1
  • noun exasperation frustration, annoyance 1
  • noun exasperation an exasperating or being exasperated; great irritation or annoyance 0
  • noun exasperation The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger. 0
  • noun exasperation Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation. 0
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Parts of speech for Exasperation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Exasperation

exasperation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for exasperation

noun exasperation

  • frustration — act of frustrating; state of being frustrated: the frustration of the president's efforts.
  • irritation — the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
  • enragement — Rage.
  • annoyance — Annoyance is the feeling that you get when someone makes you feel fairly angry or impatient.
  • vexation — the act of vexing.
All 26 Synonyms of exasperation

Antonyms for exasperation

noun exasperation

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
  • delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
  • enjoyment — The state or process of taking pleasure in something.
  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
All 15 Antonyms of exasperation

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