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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
The two most common topics discussed by residents were frustration the amendment to add housing had not passed and excitement for the aquatic center.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
That argument hasn’t quelled internal frustration.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
At PortMiami on Thursday, several travelers express frustration over how the outbreak was managed by the cruise line.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verbatim Zora Neale Hurston In a controversial letter, the versatile author expressed frustration with critics of segregation.
—JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
That argument hasn’t quelled internal frustration.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
At PortMiami on Thursday, several travelers express frustration over how the outbreak was managed by the cruise line.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Verbatim Zora Neale Hurston In a controversial letter, the versatile author expressed frustration with critics of segregation.
—JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
Noun
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On a 50% discount right now, the TP-Link Archer AXE75 upgrades your home Wi-Fi without the setup headache.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Soon, Disley learned that Chewy was in the nurse's office frequently — sometimes three times a day — due to headaches and stomachaches.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Several government witnesses filed victim impact statements to Judge Subramanian ahead of Friday's sentencing hearing, including Ventura, who expressed disappointment over Combs' acquittal.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The remorse, the sorrow, the regret, the disappointment, the shame.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Swift asks with growing exasperation at an unseen model.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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The move reflects their exasperation with the Israeli leader, and a potentially existential moment for Israel.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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As the seasons go on, Barbra charms her way from Reba's biggest annoyance to being her best friend.—
Eric King,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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There’s a general mood of annoyance, more so with the police and the stewards rather than the defeat itself.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There is, to United’s dismay, a definite trend of players breaking out of Old Trafford and finding a new lease of life.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But what could have been an intricate, interwoven storytelling feat is instead one season's worth of resources spread thin between separate and stale plotlines, much to the dismay of fans eager to see the season that Covid had delayed by a year.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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For mild flare-ups, hydrocortisone cream can reduce itching and irritation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and random skin irritations can flare up fast while traveling.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Situations like this are certainly a nuisance, but the quickest way to cause animosity with your neighbors is to come between them and their sleep.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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While many consider the mammal a nuisance for raiding garbage cans and damaging property, raccoons can also carry diseases, and they probably shouldn't be kept as housepets.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dodge had already poured out her heart in letters to Stein, expressing her dissatisfaction with her husband and her passion for her son’s handsome young tutor.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, it is widely speculated that it was motivated by dissatisfaction with the government named on Sunday.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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