exasperated (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
Definition
Intensely irritated and frustrated, often to the point of losing patience.
Examples
She felt exasperated by his constant excuses.
The teacher's voice was weary and exasperated as she explained the rules again.
He gave an exasperated groan when he realized he'd forgotten his keys.
How to Use exasperated
- exasperated by (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling intense irritation or frustration caused by someone or something. — "He was exasperated by the endless delays."
- exasperate someone (verb)
- To cause someone to feel intense irritation or frustration. — "Her constant complaining began to exasperate him."
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