exasperation
UK: ɪɡˌzɑːspəˈreɪʃn | US: ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃn
n. a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance
n. the state of being exasperated; extreme frustration
exasperation = ex<out, thoroughly> + asper<rough> + ation<noun suffix>
- ex<out, thoroughly>: From Latin ex-, meaning "out" or "thoroughly."
- asper<rough>: From Latin asper, meaning "rough" or "harsh."
- ation<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns indicating an action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word exasperation traces back to Latin exasperare ("to roughen" or "irritate"), combining ex- (intensifier) and asper ("rough"). It originally described physical roughness but evolved metaphorically to denote emotional irritation. The modern sense of "extreme annoyance" emerged in the 16th century, reflecting the idea of being "roughed up" emotionally.
Her constant interruptions filled him with exasperation.
He sighed in exasperation after the third failed attempt.
The teacher's exasperation was evident when the students ignored her instructions.
Traffic jams are a common source of exasperation for city dwellers.
She threw her hands up in exasperation, unable to tolerate the delay any longer.