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exasperation

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


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"We can't even fill the coffee cups to the brim or they spill," his son Linus, 19, added with an air of amused exasperation.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

The revelations from the files further fueled the widespread, bipartisan exasperation among voters with the wealthiest elites.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

There is a particular exasperation that comes from being told, once again, that what appears obvious should not be questioned too closely.

From Slate Jun. 17, 2026

The exasperation runs so deep that it has inspired viral memes called "gourd soup literature".

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

She rolled her eyes and huffed in exasperation, taking the book back out of my hand and chucking it haphazardly onto the bed.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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