exasperation
Translation
exasperation, frustration, annoyance
Examples
He sighed in exasperation.
He sighed in exasperation.
There was a growing exasperation with the delays.
There was a growing exasperation with the delays.
Grammar Patterns
((in exasperation)) with a feeling of intense irritation She threw her hands up in exasperation.
((exasperation at/with sth.)) annoyance about sth. He felt exasperation at the constant noise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: irritation, annoyance, frustration, vexation
Etymology
From Latin 'exasperare' (to make rough, irritate), from 'ex-' (intensive prefix) + 'asper' (rough).
Memory Tips
Think of something that makes your mood 'rough' (like sandpaper). The 'ex-' prefix intensifies this feeling.