exasperation
noun /ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃn/, /ɪɡˌzɑːspəˈreɪʃn/
/ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃn/
[uncountable]- the feeling of being extremely annoyed, especially because you cannot do anything to improve a situation
- a groan/look/sigh of exasperation
- in exasperation He shook his head in exasperation.