- The act or an instance of exasperating.
- The state of being exasperated; frustrated annoyance.
Dictionary:
ex·as·per·a·tion (ĭg-zăs'pə-rā'shən) ![]() |
| Thesaurus: exasperation |
noun
| Antonyms: exasperation |
Definition: upset
Antonyms: delight, pleasure
n
Definition: upset, provocation
Antonyms: calming, calmness, comfort, ease, placation, pleasing, soothing
| WordNet: exasperation |
The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
Synonym: aggravation
Meaning #2:
actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
| Quotes About: Exasperation |
Quotes:
"Sir, you have tasted two whole worms; you have hissed all my mystery lectures and been caught fighting a liar in the quad; you will leave by the next town drain."
- Rev. W. A. Spooner
"Your damned nonsense can I stand twice or once, but sometimes always, by God, never."
- Hans Richter
"Lord Ronald said nothing; he flung himself from the room, flung himself upon his horse and rode madly off in all directions."
- Stephen B. Leacock
| incensement | |
| comfort | |
| for crying out loud (Idiom) |
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