exasperation
Translation
exasperation, frustration, annoyance
Examples
He sighed in exasperation.
He sighed in exasperation.
Her exasperation with the slow service was obvious.
Her exasperation with the slow service was obvious.
Grammar Patterns
((in exasperation)) showing or feeling exasperation She threw her hands up in exasperation.
((exasperation at/with sth./sb.)) the feeling of being annoyed by sth./sb. I felt a growing exasperation with the delays.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frustration, annoyance, irritation, anger; Antonyms: patience, calmness
Etymology
From Latin 'exasperare' (to make rough, irritate), from 'ex-' (thoroughly) + 'asper' (rough). The idea is to make someone thoroughly rough or irritated.
Memory Tips
Imagine a situation that is 'extra rough' ('asper'), causing intense frustration beyond your patience.