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esasperante

exasperating

adjective eh-zahs-peh-RAHN-teh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

infuriating

Usage Note

Esasperante is an adjective derived from esasperare (to exasperate); it is used for situations, people, or behaviors that push one to the limit. It takes the same form in masculine and feminine singular (è esasperante), with plural esasperanti. The milder frustrante means 'frustrating'.

Examples

"Il traffico in città è assolutamente esasperante."

Natural Translation

The traffic in the city is absolutely exasperating.

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