FRUSTRATION Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

frustration

noun

(ˌ)frə-ˈstrā-shən

Definition of frustration

as in headache

something that is a source of irritation bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers

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as in disappointment

the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met the kids couldn't hide their frustration when they couldn't get the electronic toy to work

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as in exasperation

the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts the professor's frustration with students who refused to consult the syllabus

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Recent Examples of frustration Their success, fueled by frustration among many Germans about the impact of immigration, came at the expense of Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. — Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Fazio has sought to tap into voters’ lingering frustrations over electric rates by placing the issue at the center of his messaging. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 For its part, the KC401 addresses the frustrations facing consumers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Small frustrations or inefficiencies become invisible to everyone except those experiencing them daily. — Joe Perkins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frustration

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Noun

In another incident that gave Europe a headache, officials suggested Russia was behind a drone that breached Lithuania’s airspace earlier this month.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
Typical symptoms are a high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle, bone or joint pain, nausea and vomiting, swollen glands, and skin rash.

— Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of headache

Noun

There will be early disappointments, like the rough start the Dolphins (0-2) got off to in road losses to the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Citing people familiar with the matter, the Journal said the request followed the activist fund's disappointment with Six Flags' second-quarter earnings report.

— Davis Giangiulio,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of disappointment

Noun

Still, the suggestion that fashion removes sheep wool from its supply chain drew a breath of exasperation from some fashion insiders, and confusion from others.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
Foulkes leveraged public exasperation over the cost and pace of the bridge project for her argument that McKee’s administration isn’t working for most Rhode Islanders.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of exasperation

Noun

Unlike regular streamers where constant ads and endless choices have become an annoyance, FAST services like Tubi, Roku, and Pluto TV keep things relatively simple.

— Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2026
Patience is the ability to remain calm and accept delays, difficulties, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of annoyance

Noun

At the same time, Gen Z is drinking less alcohol at bars and clubs, to the dismay of the night life industry.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
The cursed island town in Widow’s Bay has summoned all kinds of supernatural entities, much to the dismay of its residents.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dismay

Noun

Veterinarian Kelly Hood adds that dogs with skin or respiratory sensitivities are especially vulnerable to irritation.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of irritation

Noun

The pest has also become a nuisance for residents in communities near mushroom farms.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Oliver played a massive snap share and did a lot of little things to help free up his teammates, while continuing to be a nuisance in one-on-ones.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of nuisance

Noun

There is already a feeling among many supporters that the time spent poring over marginal decisions — all those interminable stoppages for calls that are going to cause dissatisfaction, whatever the outcome — is far too much.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
At the same time, dissatisfaction has increased to a high of 67%.

— Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissatisfaction

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