exasperating

UK
/ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/

Translations

exasperatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
Used as a present-participial adjective meaning ‘causing irritation or annoyance’.
The exasperating noise from the construction site made it impossible to concentrate on work.
Le bruit exaspérant du chantier rendait impossible la concentration au travail.
Additional translations
agaçantMoins soutenu, courant en français.
exasperateverb

exasperating

Gerund

exasperated
Past Simple
exasperated
Past Participle
exasperating
Gerund
UK
/ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪt/
US
/ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/
His refusal to cooperate only exasperated the crisis.
Son refus de coopérer n’a fait qu’aggraver la crise.
The constant noise from the construction site began to exasperate the residents.
Le bruit constant du chantier a commencé à exaspérer les habitants.

Definitions

exasperatinggerund / present participle
Causing intense irritation or annoyance.
The exasperating noise from the construction site made it impossible to concentrate on work.
exasperateverb
To irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely.
The constant noise from the construction site began to exasperate the residents.
To increase the intensity or severity of (a feeling, problem, or situation); aggravate.
His refusal to cooperate only exasperated the crisis.