aggravation
/ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/
noun
- A feeling of annoyance, frustration, or anger.
- The constant noise from the construction site caused her a lot of aggravation.
- He tried to hide his aggravation when the waiter brought the wrong order.
- Dealing with traffic every morning is a major source of aggravation for commuters.
- Something that causes annoyance or makes a problem worse.
- The leaky roof added aggravation to the already stressful home renovation.
- The broken printer was just another aggravation in a long day.
- Late fees are an unnecessary aggravation for busy customers.
- The act of making a situation, problem, or medical condition more serious or severe.
- Sun exposure can cause an aggravation of certain skin conditions.
- The doctor warned that stress could lead to an aggravation of her asthma.
- The aggravation of the conflict came from both sides refusing to talk.