pleasure; satisfaction (not in the physical sense)
exasperation
I must have passed out because my exasperation was just overwhelming!The teacher's exasperation was obvious.The mother tried to control her exasperation with her children and talk to them patiently.His exasperation at being laughed at was understandable.
I was unprepared for his sudden outburst of exasperation.
Either the present or past participle of the verb "to exasperate" may be used as adjectives: exasperating (causing exasperation) or exasperated (suffering exasperation).
With a look of complete exasperation, the teacher explained the assignment for the third time.
I fiddled with that math problem for 2 hours and, all I got out of it was exasperation!
an act or instance of exasperation; provocation To be exasperated is similar to being flabbergasted, or "perplexed, annoyed, bothered" by someone or something. Examples: Dealing with government agencies creates exasperation for most people. I could see the exasperation on the mother's face as she dealt with four boys under age 6.
exasperation
Aggravation is exasperation, annoyance.
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