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aggravated

[ag-ruh-vey-tid] / ˈæg rəˌveɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
enraged
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angry exasperated incensed infuriated irate
STRONG
angered boiling fuming inflamed riled upset
WEAK
livid mad pushed too far
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm cheerful happy joyous pleased
ADJECTIVE
provoked
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incensed
STRONG
enraged irritated
WEAK
angry mad
Antonyms
WEAK
unprovoked
ADJECTIVE
troubled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitated anxious bothered concerned confused distraught distressed disturbed frightened irritated pained plagued puzzled scared tormented tortured unsettled worried
STRONG
alarmed anguished annoyed beset chagrined discombobulated disconcerted displeased disquieted flustered harried harrowed inconvenienced irked miffed mortified perplexed perturbed pestered provoked riled ruffled shaken terrified upset vexed
WEAK
afraid apprehensive fearful in a tizzy overwrought put out uneasy worried stiff
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm certain comforted content happy sure unconcerned untroubled unworried
STRONG
pleased
WEAK
at ease balanced collected composed cool peaceful quiet sane settled sound

Example Sentences

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The retired nurse, 82, said the pollution made her afraid to go out and aggravated her dizziness and migraines.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s all a welcome respite from the looming gloom of MLB labor negotiations, in which owners, aggravated by mega spenders like the Dodgers, are expected to press hard for a salary cap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The charges are dereliction of duty and aggravated negligent destruction.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Smith-Griffin pleaded not guilty to charges of securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

I was half aggravated with myself because I hadn’t thought of it.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.