aaargh
Cry of frustration
Aaargh is a written representation of a frustrated, anguished, or exasperated cry—an extended version of "argh" with extra vowels suggesting prolonged distress: Aaargh, I just deleted the whole document!
The spelling varies widely (aargh, arrrgh, aaaaargh), with more letters indicating greater intensity.
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
ire · temper · scream · roar · snarl · curse · expletive · outburst
Intense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
impatience · dismay · discontent · dissatisfaction · displeasure · setback · obstacle · hindrance
Extreme physical or emotional pain
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- stingSharp wound from insect
burning · sharp · spasm · cramp · twinge · pang · wince · grimace
Intense mental suffering
- defeatVictory over another
- hopelessnessState without hope
- resignationVoluntary relinquishment of position
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
Violent sudden disturbance
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- bewildermentState of being baffled
- gobsmackedExtremely astonished
dumbfounded · flabbergasted · incredulity · speechless · gasp · what · whoa
rage
Intense, violent anger
indignation · ire · temper · scream · roar · snarl · curse · expletive · outburst · tantrum
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
vexation · impatience · dismay · discontent · dissatisfaction · displeasure · setback · obstacle · hindrance · difficulty
agony
Extreme physical or emotional pain
sting · burning · sharp · spasm · cramp · twinge · pang · wince · grimace · ouch
anguish
Intense mental suffering
- defeatVictory over another
- hopelessnessState without hope
- resignationVoluntary relinquishment of position
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- bewildermentState of being baffled
gobsmacked · dumbfounded · flabbergasted · incredulity · speechless · gasp · what · whoa