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Definition of exasperation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

exasperation

noun
 
/ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃn/,
 
/ɪɡˌzɑːspəˈreɪʃn/
 
/ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃn/
[uncountable]
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  1. the feeling of being extremely annoyed, especially because you cannot do anything to improve a situation
    • a groan/look/sigh of exasperation
    • in exasperation He shook his head in exasperation.
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