7+ Synonyms for Exasperating & Similar Words
Definition of exasperating
- adjective
- extremely annoying or displeasing; "his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating"; "I've had an exasperating day"; "her infuriating indifference"; "the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening"
- making worse
7 synonyms found
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