adjective

exasperated

ihg-ZAS-puh-ray-tihd

Exasperated (adjective) means Extremely annoyed or frustrated, especially after being pushed to one's limit. Example: “She let out an exasperated sigh after the third dropped call.”

adjective

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 notes

In 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

exhausted →

Common pairings

exasperated sigh increasingly exasperated exasperated tone

Word forms

more exasperated comparative, most exasperated superlative

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Rhymes for exasperated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “exasperated” mean?

The word “exasperated” means extremely annoyed or frustrated, especially after being pushed to one's limit. In plain terms, very annoyed, usually because something has been repeatedly frustrating.

How do you pronounce “exasperated”?

“Exasperated” is pronounced ihg-ZAS-puh-ray-tihd (/ɪɡˈzæspəɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “exasperated” in a sentence?

Here is “exasperated” used in a sentence: “She let out an exasperated sigh after the third dropped call.”

What part of speech is “exasperated”?

“Exasperated” is an adjective.