exasperated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/
KK: /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling very annoyed or frustrated, often because of repeated problems or difficulties.
Example
She was exasperated by the constant interruptions during her meeting.
Conversation
I feel so exasperated with this project; nothing seems to go right.
I totally get it; sometimes it feels like the universe is against you.
Exactly! I'm starting to lose my patience with all these setbacks.
Just take a deep breath — we'll figure it out together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
irritated
vexed
frustrated
Antonyms
calm
pleased
satisfied
verb
Definition
To make someone very annoyed or frustrated.
Example
She felt exasperated when her computer crashed for the third time.
Tense Forms
Past: exasperated
Past Participle: exasperated
Conversation
I was really exasperated with the way the project turned out.
I can imagine! It must have been frustrating to work so hard.
Yeah, I just felt like nothing was going right.
Root Explanation
Exasperated → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "asperare" (meaning to roughen or irritate). The word describes a state of being irritated or frustrated to the point of exasperation, as if one has been made rough or agitated by repeated annoyances.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'irritated' ('asperare') to the point of feeling 'out of' patience ('ex-'). This helps you remember that exasperated means being extremely frustrated.
Visually Confused Words
unexasperated
jasperated
exserted
asperate
exaggerated
desperate
anserated