Aggravation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
An exasperated feeling of annoyance.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The constant noise from the construction site was a source of aggravation for the residents nearby.
- Her aggravation grew as she waited in line for hours to buy concert tickets.
- The flight delay was the final aggravation in a long series of travel mishaps.
- The aggravation of dealing with a stubborn bureaucracy was taking a toll on her mental health.
- The aggravation of being stuck in rush-hour traffic every day was starting to affect his mood.