exasperated

Fed up completely

Exasperated describes intense frustration or irritation, often after repeated annoyances or failed attempts: She was exasperated by his constant excuses.

The feeling suggests patience worn thin—you've had enough.

Someone exasperated sighs, throws up their hands, or snaps.

After the third delay, even the calmest passengers looked exasperated.

annoyance

irritated

Slightly angered or bothered

annoyed · aggravated · nettled · galled · bothered · miffed · displeased · riled · provoked · disgruntled

anger

indignant

Angered by unfairness

fuming · seething · irate · livid · wrathful · infuriated · enraged · temper · blowing up · snapping

frustration

frustrated

Annoyed by obstacles

futility · powerlessness · defeat · hopelessness · helplessness · dismay · disheartened · discouraged · at wit's end · fed up

impatience

sighing

Audible breath of emotion

waiting · tapping · clock-watching · short-tempered · snappy · curt · brusque · testy · edgy · on edge

weariness

worn out

Depleted through overuse

spent · burned out · tired · weary · depleted · overwhelmed · stressed · strained · taxed · burdened

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Opposites
emotional state

exasperatedcalm

Free from agitation

serene · tranquil · placid · content · satisfied

patience and tolerance

exasperatedpatient

Able to wait calmly

tolerant · forbearing · long-suffering · understanding · unflappable

Family

exasperate, exasperation, exasperating, exasperates, exasperations, exasperatedly

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G