Exasperation

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger. countable, uncountable

    "Alone between the sheets / only brings exasperation"

  2. 2
    actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) wordnet
  3. 3
    Increase of violence or malignity; aggravation; exacerbation. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    an exasperated feeling of annoyance wordnet

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""Let me ask you something, Dad," she began, in a tone of patiently controlled exasperation that every experienced parent is familiar with."

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