Definitions
- Describing a feeling of annoyance or frustration towards a situation or person that is difficult to deal with. - Referring to a state of being fed up or irritated due to repeated problems or obstacles. - Talking about a sense of exasperation when dealing with a complicated task or a difficult person.
- Referring to a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility towards someone or something. - Describing an emotional response to a perceived injustice or wrongdoing. - Talking about a reaction to a frustrating or irritating situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve negative emotions.
- 2Both can be triggered by frustrating situations.
- 3Both can lead to physical and verbal expressions of emotion.
- 4Both can be directed towards a person or a situation.
- 5Both can be harmful if not managed properly.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Anger is typically more intense than exasperation.
- 2Duration: Anger can last longer than exasperation.
- 3Cause: Anger is often triggered by a specific event or person, while exasperation can be caused by a series of events or ongoing situations.
- 4Expression: Anger can be expressed more aggressively than exasperation.
- 5Resolution: Exasperation can be resolved more easily than anger.
Remember this!
Exasperation and anger are both negative emotions that can be triggered by frustrating situations. However, the difference between exasperation and anger is their intensity, duration, cause, expression, and resolution. Anger is typically more intense and longer-lasting than exasperation, often triggered by a specific event or person and expressed more aggressively. On the other hand, exasperation can be caused by a series of events or ongoing situations, and can be resolved more easily.
