exasperated

American

[ig-zas-puh-rey-tid] / ɪgˈzæs pəˌreɪ tɪd /

adjective

feeling or expressing extreme annoyance or irritation.

In the final moments of a wild debate, the exasperated moderator tried to regain control of the conversation.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of exasperate.

Other Word Forms

exasperatedly adverb
unexasperated adjective

Etymology

Origin of exasperated

exasperate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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But the cyclops can’t solve the simplest of riddles and the increasingly exasperated maidens, who’ll be free once a riddle is solved, can’t get them to stop approaching the cave or from making terrible guesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

“Well, I wish somebody had told me that our dad was in a coming-out loop!” says an exasperated Richard, who is usually the one exasperating others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

An exasperated Davidson then tried to remind ICE agents about the parameters of their operation in Minnesota.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have emerged exasperated after months of back and forth, and are looking for to a swift resolution.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

She gives Jeremy an exasperated eye roll and adds, “Jan’s a nerd. She gets As without trying. It’s sickening.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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