jeeze
Expressing surprised frustration
Jeeze is a mild exclamation expressing surprise, frustration, or exasperation—a euphemism for Jesus used as an oath: Jeeze, I didn't expect to see you here.
Also spelled geez.
The word lets speakers invoke the force of the original without the blasphemy.
Tame exclamation of surprise
- gollyGentle exclamation of surprise
- goodnessMoral excellence
- oh myExclamation of surprise
- heavensCelestial expanse overhead
heck · darn · jiminy · crikey · blimey · lordy · mercy · gracious
Violent sudden disturbance
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- wowCry of amazement
whoa · incredulity · startle · taken aback · speechless · gobsmacked · thunderstruck · stunned
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- aggravationState of being vexed
displeasure · vexation · exasperation · disbelief · disgruntlement · oh brother · give me a break · eye roll
gosh
Tame exclamation of surprise
heavens · heck · darn · jiminy · crikey · blimey · lordy · mercy · gracious · my word
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
wow · whoa · incredulity · startle · taken aback · speechless · gobsmacked · thunderstruck · stunned · caught off guard
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
aggravation · displeasure · vexation · exasperation · disbelief · disgruntlement · oh brother · give me a break · eye roll · sigh
jeezeJesus Christ
Christianity's central deity
goddamn · fucking hell · holy shit · damn · blasphemy
jeezesilence
Total lack of sound
composure · calm · stoicism · equanimity · indifference
- jeez LouiseRhyming mild oath