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Meaning of exasperating
The primary meaning of the word "exasperating" is causing intense frustration or annoyance.
Etymology of exasperating
The word "exasperating" comes from the verb "exasperate", which is derived from the Latin "exasperare", meaning "to irritate or annoy", and is a combination of "ex" (meaning "thoroughly") and "asperare" (meaning "to roughen" or "to make harsh"), which is related to "asper" (meaning "rough" or "harsh")
Synonyms
infuriating
frustrating
annoying
irritating
vexing
maddening
exasperated
tiresome
tedious
wearisome
bothersome
troublesome
perturbing
distressing
disquieting
unsettling
provoking
galling
rankling
riling
inflaming
infuriating
enranging
incensing
irking
nettling
peeving
ruffling
antagonizing
antagonistic
afflicting
plaguing
harassing
pestering
bedeviling
tormenting
persecuting
Definitions
- Causing intense frustration or annoyance,
- * Extremely annoying or frustrating,
- * Feeling or showing intense frustration or annoyance
Usage Examples
- The exasperating traffic jam made us late for the meeting,
- * Her constant questions were exasperating,
- * The noise from the construction site was exasperating,
- * The exasperating wait for the doctor's appointment was tiresome
Antonyms
soothing
calming
comforting
reassuring
pleasant
pleasing
delightful
charming
attractive
appealing
satisfying
gratifying
relieving
mitigating
alleviating
pacifying
tranquilizing
sedating
mollifying
placating
conciliating
appeasing
propitiating