"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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Exasperation
Synonyms for "exasperation" (116 found)
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Closest matches (24)
aggravationagitationamplificationangeranimationannoyanceannoyingnessarousalarousingaugmentationbad newsbedevilmentbesetmentborebotherbotherationbothersomenesscontentiousnesscrashing boredeepening
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deliberate aggravationdeterioration
Noun(2 words)
Strong matches (34)
Related words (58)
indignationinflammationinfuriationinstigationintensificationirksomenessirritantirritationlathering upmagnificationmolestationnuisancepain in the neckpep rallypep talkpersecutionperturbationpeskinesspestpester
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pestiferousnesspiqueplacidplagueplaguesomenesspotherproblemprovocationprovokingnessrabble rousingrabble-rousingrageresentfulnessresentmentsharpeningsouringsteaming upstimulationstimulusstirringstirring upstirring-uptiresomenesstrialtroubletroublesomenessumbragevexationvexatiousnesswearisomenesswhipping upworking upworrimentworrisomenessworryworsening
Noun(2 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aggravation, aggravation, agitation, amplification, anger.
- Sentence evidence is available for exasperation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "exasperation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "exasperation"
Keep "exasperation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "exasperation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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6 entriesdisplay exasperationexasperation with delaysheightened exasperationintense exasperationprofound exasperationtone of exasperation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
She rolled her eyes in exasperation.
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Three hours later, the King was loitering around the castle, looking for something to busy himself with. "Fuck, I'm so bored," he grumbled in exasperation. "The kids are at school. Gwo's at work. Impa's at the hospital. Ganon—" Suddenly the King heard an incomprehensible cry and turned around to see Fari rush past him. "Damn, Fari, what was that?!" "Piss off, Your Majesty!" Fari yelled at the top of his lungs. "My... PMSing as usual, I see," the King continued to mutter dejectedly. "Shit, I'm so fucking bored. Nothing good on TV. Nothing good online. Nothing good to eat." As he was about to leave the dining hall, his eyes were drawn to a cinnamon jar standing lonely on the table. A spoon of cinnamon was placed conveniently next to it. In a saner state the King may have been reasonably suspicious about it, but now he was so exhausted from boredom that any opportunity to relieve it for a minute felt like a blessing. "I wonder what ground cinnamon tastes like," said he nonchalantly and put the spoon in his mouth.
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At last he turned, still resting against the chair, and stretching his hand automatically towards his hat, said with a sort of exasperation, "Good-by." "Oh, I cannot bear it - my heart will break," said Dorothea, starting from her seat, the flood of her young passion bearing down all the obstructions which had kept her silent - the great tears rising and falling in an instant: "I don't mind about poverty-I hate my wealth."
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "exasperation"?
Closest matches include aggravation, aggravation, agitation, amplification, anger.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "exasperation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.