exasperation meaning
UK US /ˌɛkˌsæspəˈreɪʃən/ 5 syllables
exasperation (noun): an exasperated feeling of annoyance.
exasperation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
exasperation as a noun
- an exasperated feeling of annoyance
Synonyms: aggravation
Type of: annoyance
Related forms: exasperate
- actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)
Type of: annoyance
Kinds: exacerbation
Related forms: exasperate
exasperation in a sentence
- Mary looked at Tom with exasperation.
How to pronounce exasperation
exasperation is pronounced /ˌɛkˌsæspəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Words that rhyme with exasperation
Scrabble score: 21 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in ON · 12-letter words
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