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[ adjective ] extremely annoying or displeasing
Synonyms Examples "his cavalier curtness of manner was exasperating" "I've had an exasperating day" "her infuriating indifference" "the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening" Used in print (Irving Fineman, Woman of Valor: The Life of Henrietta...)The very firmness of her convictions and logical clearness of her arguments captivated and stimulated him to make greater efforts ; usually , this is most exasperating to men , who expect every woman to verify their preconceived_notions concerning her sex , and when she does not , immediately condemn her as eccentric and unwomanly . Related terms |
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