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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
Hernandez voiced frustration over the defeat of the assessment.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Many of these tracks barely touch two minutes, sometimes not even 90 seconds, and with such a profusion of directions, certain ideas feel fleeting to the point of frustration.
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Oba Awolowo,
Pitchfork,
3 July 2026
Trump campaigned on addressing those frustrations, promising disruption instead of the status quo.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
His frustration is echoed across La Guaira, the coastal state hit hardest by the back-to-back earthquakes on June 24.
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Tibisay Zea,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for frustration
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
Many of these tracks barely touch two minutes, sometimes not even 90 seconds, and with such a profusion of directions, certain ideas feel fleeting to the point of frustration.
—
Oba Awolowo,
Pitchfork,
3 July 2026
Trump campaigned on addressing those frustrations, promising disruption instead of the status quo.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2026
His frustration is echoed across La Guaira, the coastal state hit hardest by the back-to-back earthquakes on June 24.
—
Tibisay Zea,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
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Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
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The crowd was filled with Knicks fans, many of whom bought tickets from 76ers’ supporters who were accustomed to postseason disappointment.
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When even her attempts at enjoying life’s simpler pleasures — like some chicken parm and coconut cream pie at home with a glass of wine — go tragically awry, Patricia’s disappointment and exasperation are both hilarious and painfully palpable.
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Around midday, a group of disappointed Alaskans emerged from their state’s pavilion with exasperation.
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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Game changer, annoyance, or something in between?
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Colonists down south, especially fierce New England Protestants who took a dim view of Catholicism, viewed this act – and their new fellow imperial subjects – with dismay and considerable suspicion.
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The decision to wean, much to the dismay of many, can come from either party.
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The ribbed fabric is constructed with minimal seams to keep your skin comfortable and irritation-free in humid weather.
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Though more popular for your skin, when applied to your scalp and strands, the ingredient sloughs off buildup, soothes irritation, reduces dandruff, and controls oil production.
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And to add insult to social and cultural injury, the new policies also present a logistical nuisance.
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In New York, night clubs were sometimes regarded as a civic nuisance; one obstacle was the city’s cabaret law, from 1926, which required bars to obtain a special permit if patrons were dancing and was not fully repealed until 2017.
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The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.
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The mass demonstrations delayed AfD's vote, prompting Chrupalla to criticize the method in which agitators expressed their dissatisfaction.
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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