Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
adjective causing annoyance or irritation; frustrating
A1 Waiting in long lines at the grocery store can be exasperating.
A2 Dealing with technical issues on your computer can be exasperating.
B1 Trying to communicate with someone who doesn't speak your language can be exasperating.
B2 Working on a group project with uncooperative team members can be exasperating.
C1 Dealing with bureaucracy and red tape in government institutions can be exasperating.
C2 Navigating complex international business negotiations can be exasperating.
formal The exasperating delays in the project are causing a lot of frustration among the team members.
informal It's so exasperating when the wifi keeps cutting out while I'm trying to work.
slang Dealing with this exasperating traffic every day is driving me crazy.
figurative Her exasperating habit of always being late is like a thorn in my side.
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