as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
overworked, exasperated parents barking at their children over little things
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as in irritated
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
small children can exasperate their parents with endless questions about why this or that is so
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Recent Examples of exasperated
Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
The storm quickly intensified about 15 minutes later, with rapid flashes of lightning, loud roars of thunder and heavy downpours prompting exasperated cries from the crowd.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
That figure is exasperated by an ongoing paramedic shortage in Santa Clara county that at times forces firefighters to spend precious time waiting for ambulances when responding to a call, city staff said.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The commercial starts with Affleck, 49, off camera, telling an exasperated Damon, 53, to put a bag over his hand.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
The storm quickly intensified about 15 minutes later, with rapid flashes of lightning, loud roars of thunder and heavy downpours prompting exasperated cries from the crowd.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
Verb
Americans eventually became exasperated again with high tariffs.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
That figure is exasperated by an ongoing paramedic shortage in Santa Clara county that at times forces firefighters to spend precious time waiting for ambulances when responding to a call, city staff said.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exasperated
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Why some Democrats are annoyed: Some Democrats have expressed frustration over the Harris campaign’s messaging, especially on the economy.Cate Martel, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Purnell plays Rhiannon Lewis, a bored, annoyed, average woman who struggles at work and in romance.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin in just ten seconds, this serum offers rapid relief from redness and discomfort.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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They cannot be bothered with solving the day-to-day needs-to-survive of their charges.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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What really bothered me wasn't so much losing my job, but that BorgWarner continued to do business in Russia while I was being held prisoner there.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The post-election dynamic is reminiscent of a famous gathering of tech titans at Trump Tower in December 2016, a month after Trump’s first upset win in a presidential race, when some of the same executives braced themselves for unpredictable policy shifts.David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Trump carried Kent County on the way to his upset Michigan win in 2016, defeating Hillary Clinton by around three percentage points.Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Though Spencer had proclaimed his innocence from the beginning, he was found guilty of aggravated robbery and sentenced to life in prison.Terry W., The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
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Yes, but: Robberies and aggravated assaults tripled in Boston in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period last year.Russell Contreras, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024
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