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
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more exasperated
- Superlative
- most exasperated
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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.
