Interjections - Interjections of Irritation

These interjections are used when the speaker wants to express feelings of anger and irritation at someone or something.

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for heaven's sake

[interjection]

used to express annoyance, frustration, or exasperation

Ex: For Heaven's sake, how many times do I have to remind you to turn off the lights when you leave the room?

bloody hell

[interjection]

used to show one's anger, surprise, or frustration

Ex: Bloody hell, I forgot my passport.

damn

[interjection]

used to express frustration or disappointment

Ex: Damn, I failed the exam again.

damn it

[interjection]

used to express anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment

Ex: I forgot my keys again, dammit!

goddammit

[interjection]

used to express intense frustration, anger, or annoyance

Ex: Goddammit, I locked my keys in the car again!

for crying out loud

[interjection]

used to show that one is angry, annoyed, or astonished

Ex: For crying out loud, close the door before the cat gets out.

heck

[interjection]

used to express surprise, frustration, or emphasis

Ex: He said, "Heck!" when he dropped his phone.

hell

[interjection]

used to express strong emotions such as anger, frustration, or disbelief

Ex: Hell, I can't believe he said that to my face!

holy hell

[interjection]

used to express shock, surprise, or strong emotion

Ex: Holy hell, I didn't expect to see you here

nuts

[interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or disappointment

Ex: Nuts, I can't believe we missed the last train!

sod

[interjection]

used to express annoyance, frustration, or disappointment

Ex: Sod, I've lost my wallet.

sod it

[interjection]

used to express annoyance, frustration, or mild anger

Ex: Sod it, I missed the bus again!

sugar

[interjection]

used to express annoyance, frustration, or surprise

Ex: Sugar, I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining.

thanks for nothing

[interjection]

used to express disappointment or frustration when someone has failed to help

Ex: Oh, I lost my keys again, and you're the one who moved them. Thanks for nothing!

that does it

[interjection]

used to say that a specific action or event has pushed a situation to a point where it is no longer bearable or has become extremely serious

Ex: After her boss criticized her for the third time this week, Jane decided that enough was enough and said, "That does it! I'm quitting this job."

that did it

[interjection]

used to express that a certain action or event has caused a situation to become intolerable or reach a critical point

Ex: After a long day at work, Tom was looking forward to relaxing at home, but when he found out his roommate had eaten all the food in the fridge, he said "that did it" and decided to move out.

period

[interjection]

used to emphasize that something is final, absolute, or non-negotiable

Ex: I am not going to change my mind about this, period.

Interjections
Interjections of Surprise	Interjections of Delight and Excitement	Interjections of Initiation and Success	Interjections of Cheer and Encouragement
Interjections of Approval and Relief	Interjections of Affirmation	Interjections of Agreement	Interjections of Doubt and Disbelief
Interjections of Disappointment and Exasperation	Interjections of Irritation	Interjections of Discomfort and Disgust	Interjections of Sorrow and Sympathy
Interjections of Disapproval and Dismay	Interjections of Indifference and Unawareness	Interjections of Requesting and Ordering	Interjections for Ordering Animals
Interjections of Dismissal and Refusal	Interjections of Notifying and Warning	Interjections of Greeting	Interjections of Farewell

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