Meaning of the word exasperation in English

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exasperation

US /ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/

UK /ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/

the feeling of being annoyed, especially because you can do nothing to solve a problem:

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There is growing exasperation within the government at the failure of these policies to reduce unemployment.

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