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What is another word for Exasperating? – 248 Exasperating Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    infuriating frustrating annoying irritating vexing maddening trying tiresome wearisome bothersome troublesome pestering plaguing harassing tormenting provoking galling exasperated irksome displeasing dissatisfying unsatisfying disturbing displeasurable uncomfortable unpleasant disagreeable offensive repugnant distasteful odious disgusting repulsive abhorrent detestable hateful loathsome abominable atrocious heinous egregious flagrant glaring blatant shocking outrageous scandalous infuriating enraging incensing riling rankling grating chafing nettling peeving ruffling vexing vying niggling fretting worrying distressing perturbing upsetting disquieting unnerving unnerve.

    Meaning of Exasperating

    The primary meaning of the word "exasperating" is to intensely frustrate or annoy someone.

    Definitions

    • Causing intense frustration or annoyance, often due to a lack of progress or because something is perceived as being deliberately annoying.
    • Extremely irritating or frustrating, often to the point of making someone feel exasperated or at their wit's end.

    Etymology of Exasperating

    The word "exasperating" originates from the Latin words "ex" (meaning "out" or "beyond") and "asperare" (meaning "to roughen" or "to make harsh"), with the suffix "-ating" added to form the present participle.
    Historically, the term has been used since the 17th century to describe something that causes intense frustration, annoyance, or irritation.

    Example Uses

    • The exasperating delay in the project's completion was due to the team's lack of coordination and poor time management.
    • Her constant questioning and criticism were exasperating, making it difficult for him to focus on his work.
    • The exasperating noise from the construction site made it impossible for her to concentrate on her studies.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    pleasing satisfying pleasant delightful enjoyable comforting soothing calming reassuring heartening uplifting inspiring motivating encouraging pleasing gratifying appealing attractive charming alluring enticing captivating fascinating intriguing interesting engaging absorbing riveting soothing tranquil peaceful serene calm composed relaxed gentle mild moderate temperate tolerable acceptable bearable endurable supportable manageable.

    Related Nouns

    frustration annoyance irritation vexation anger rage fury indignation resentment bitterness displeasure dissatisfaction discontent discomfort unease distress perturbation upset disturbance turmoil chaos confusion disorder mayhem bedlam tumult uproar commotion hubbub ruckus fracas brawl melee clash conflict discord strife tension stress anxiety worry concern apprehension fear dread trepidation.

    Related Verbs

    frustrate annoy irritate vex infuriate enrage incense rile rankle grate chafe nettle peeve ruffle perturb upset disturb disquiet unnerve worry distress trouble bother plague harass torment provoke gall exasperate try tire wear bother plague harass torment provoke.

    Related Adjectives

    frustrating annoying irritating vexing infuriating enraging incensing riling rankling grating chafing nettling peeving ruffling perturbing upsetting disturbing disquieting unnerving worrying distressing troublesome bothersome trying tiresome wearisome unsatisfying displeasing dissatisfying uncomfortable unpleasant disagreeable offensive repugnant distasteful odious disgusting repulsive abhorrent detestable hateful loathsome abominable atrocious heinous egregious flagrant glaring blatant shocking outrageous scandalous.