tertiary · Anger

Aggravated

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What is Aggravated?

A heightened sense of irritation where frustration has been intensified by ongoing provocation. It often feels like a situation is deliberately testing one's patience. Aggravation sits between annoyance and full anger on the emotional spectrum.

When you might feel aggravated

Aggravated is a specific form of irritable, which itself is a type of anger. You might experience this feeling in situations where anger is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define aggravated.

Emotional Hierarchy

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