exasperativeadj.
/ɛɡˈzɑːspəreɪtɪv//ɛɡˈzaspəreɪtɪv/ Of a nature to exasperate or irritate; exasperating.
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the mind > emotion > anger > irritation > [adjective] > irritating
stinginga1250
provocativea1600
nettling1607
provokinga1643
provocating1651
urging1655
aggravating1685
irritating1707
piquing1794
enfevering1799
naggy1825
exasperative1837
raspish1854
exasperating1858
nagging1859
riling1860
provocatory1870
irritative1878
enraging1880
irritant1885
naggish1885
antagonizing1896
teasy1901
soddish1922
pissy1930
jerk1947
needling1958
1837 T. Carlyle French Revol. I. vii. iv. 353 Maternity..meets there with hunger-stricken Maternity, sympathetic, exasperative.
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