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exasperation

[ig-zas-puh-rey-shuhn] / ɪgˌzæs pəˈreɪ ʃən /


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“You won’t miss the statue,” the clerk said, the slightest tang of exasperation in his tone.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Cuban linking Kidd to the trade caused the episode to bubble up again recently, much to the exasperation of the coach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Standing next to the blown-out windows and cracked walls of her apartment in Tel Aviv, Liat Zvi voices an exasperation many Israelis say they feel.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

And everyone is constantly sniping; the family’s resting state is exasperation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Safer blows out his cheeks in exasperation and throws his arms toward the ceiling.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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