exasperating

[US]/ɪ gˈz ɑ:spəreɪtɪ/
[UK]/ɪɡ'zæspəretɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing irritation or annoyance.

Example Sentences

Dealing with his exasperating behavior is testing my patience.

Her exasperating habit of always being late drives me crazy.

It's exasperating when people talk loudly on their phones in public places.

The exasperating traffic congestion made me late for the meeting.

His exasperating tendency to interrupt others in conversations is quite annoying.

Dealing with the exasperating bureaucracy at the government office is a frustrating experience.

She found his exasperating jokes more irritating than amusing.

The exasperatingly slow internet connection is making it impossible to get any work done.

It's exasperating when people don't respect personal boundaries.

His exasperating habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink annoys his roommates.

Real-world Examples

And so, you know, it's really been just exasperating for so many Brazilians.

Source: NPR News June 2021 Compilation

His want of spirit was exasperating.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Lawmakers were exasperated and eager to head home.

Source: New York Times

It means difficult and sometimes exasperating work to try to improve and evolve products.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

It often exasperated me to see him.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

A fond and somewhat exasperated good evening.

Source: The Early Sessions

While many Europeans agree with Trump's general point about defense spending, his approach is exasperating allies.

Source: Time

" Believe me, you are almost exasperating, " said Yeobright vehemently.

Source: Returning Home

" I know you haven't, " said Professor McGonagall, sounding half exasperated, half admiring.

Source: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

You know, international analysts and investors are just exasperated, and there appears to be no end in sight here.

Source: Financial Times

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