aargh
Cry of vexation
Aargh is a written representation of a frustrated, exasperated, or anguished cry.
It appears in informal writing, comics, and text messages when someone wants to convey intense annoyance or dismay.
The spelling varies widely—argh, aaargh, aaaargh—with more letters suggesting greater intensity of feeling.
Aargh, I just missed my bus!
Low vocal expression of distress
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
impatience · aggravation · dismay · disappointment · discontent · displeasure · chagrin · disgruntlement
Violent sudden disturbance
- startleFrighten suddenly
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- gaspSudden sharp breath
- whatRequesting clarification or repetition
yikes · whoa · disbelief · gobsmacked · stunned · blindsided · caught-off-guard · speechless
ouch
Pain interjection
yeow · wince · grimace · throb · sting · ache · groan · howl · screech · gasp
groan
Low vocal expression of distress
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
vexation · impatience · aggravation · dismay · disappointment · discontent · displeasure · chagrin · disgruntlement · dissatisfaction
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
what · yikes · whoa · disbelief · gobsmacked · stunned · blindsided · caught-off-guard · speechless · incredulous
beaten
Having lost a contest
- outplayedDefeated through better play
- thwartedPrevented from succeeding
- foiledPrevented from succeeding
checkmate · stumped · stymied · bested · outsmarted · trounced · crushed · sunk · cornered · trapped
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
burnout · inundated · besieged · deluged · overburdened · frazzled · bombarded · drowning · flooded · pressured