1
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers
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2
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
Goldberg's growing frustration came to a head near the end of the interview (watch in the video below), after the show needed to cut to a commercial break, but Navarro kept pushing on a question.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
The strategy tackles a massive tech frustration.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Varsha’s eyes are blazing, not with frustration or peevishness, which would not have been untoward in a child of her age, but with an anger that seems almost adult in its intensity.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Karmelo Anthony supporters continue to voice their concerns and frustrations following his conviction and sentencing for murder.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
The strategy tackles a massive tech frustration.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Varsha’s eyes are blazing, not with frustration or peevishness, which would not have been untoward in a child of her age, but with an anger that seems almost adult in its intensity.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Karmelo Anthony supporters continue to voice their concerns and frustrations following his conviction and sentencing for murder.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
Noun
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Patagonia sued a drag queen and environmental activist performing under the name Pattie Gonia in a trademark dispute, and the feud is quickly becoming a PR headache for the eco-friendly apparel brand.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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For some advocacy groups, this latest attempt came as a huge disappointment.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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And to keep fighting to fulfill the promise of this nation, even in the face of cruelty and bitter disappointment.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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On the first, the Napoli star was taken down by multiple defenders inside the box, leaving him again looking in exasperation at referee Ilgiz Tantashev.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Another dad sometimes paced by the swings, coaching his son’s performance in a permanent state of exasperation.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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Underpinning it all, and a big part of why Grella’s words touched a raw nerve, is a spiky rivalry between the two sporting nations that carries some angst and underdog annoyance, and has the Australian public and national team genuinely irked.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Everything about the place signals a level of unrestricted aesthetic devotion at which money seems almost an abstract annoyance.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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This escalates into a dragon chase and Aemond’s giant, ancient beast is overcome with bloodlust, killing Luke and his dragon much to the dismay of Aemond One-Eye.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The iconic toys from the series – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, the Potato Heads, Forky and Slinky Dog – then watch in dismay as Bonnie casts them all aside in favor of the bright tablet screen.—
Aarushi Bhandari,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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The formula doesn’t leave any burning, itching, or irritation in its wake.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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Start low, go slow, buffer over moisturizer to reduce irritation.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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In May, Social Circle filed a lawsuit against DHS, arguing the agency violated federal environmental review requirements and Georgia public nuisance law while pursuing the project.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Tehran has made the unfreezing of its assets a key demand in talks, hoping for relief months after unrest that was fueled in part by economic dissatisfaction.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Body dissatisfaction, then, may not be solely located in the individual body or psyche.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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