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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

There's disappointment, anger and exasperation within the party.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I also heard from Stefanie Keenan, who had a clever idea a few years ago, born of exasperation with City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Mom slams the cabinet door in exasperation, causing a large brown ring to appear, which reminds me of Beth’s old hula hoop.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass




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