exasperation
noun/ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃn/, /ɪɡˌzɑːspəˈreɪʃn/
/ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃn/
[uncountable]- 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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