agh
Cry of frustration
Agh is an exclamation of frustration, disgust, or exasperation—a written approximation of a guttural sound: Agh, I can't believe I forgot again.
It conveys stronger annoyance than "ugh" and often suggests throwing one's hands up.
Variant spellings include argh and aagh.
Exclamation of vexation
- ughDisgust exclamation
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
- sighAudible emotional breath
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
annoyance · irritation · vexation · aggravation · fed-up · impatience · displeasure · bother
Reflexive recoil from distress
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
- ouchPain interjection
- yelpBrief, shrill cry
cringe · throb · sting · twinge · spasm · cramp · sharp · sudden
argh
Exclamation of vexation
exasperation · annoyance · irritation · vexation · aggravation · fed-up · impatience · displeasure · bother · nuisance
wince
Reflexive recoil from distress
yelp · cringe · throb · sting · twinge · spasm · cramp · sharp · sudden · cry
gasp
Sudden sharp breath
fright · alarm · disbelief · astonishment · caught-off-guard · jump · shriek · exclaim · recoil · double-take
ew
Disgust exclamation
recoil · cringe · squirm · nausea · repulsion · distaste · aversion · shudder · gag · retch