exasperation
Example Sentences
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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
Now she gets the same question at every PTA meeting and presentation—and she understands the exasperation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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
This was something he could get used to—a brother who actually felt something for him other than dismissive exasperation.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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