adjective
exasperated
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adjective
1
Extremely annoyed or frustrated, especially after being pushed to one's limit.
"She let out an exasperated sigh after the third dropped call."
How to Use Exasperated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery annoyed, usually because something has been repeatedly frustrating.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "exhausted" (tired) — exasperated is about frustration, not fatigue.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
exasperated sigh
increasingly exasperated
exasperated tone
Word Forms
more exasperated comparative, most exasperated superlative
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