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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
That bloc is unlikely to vote Republican, but frustration over a Crockett loss could complicate efforts to consolidate support.
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Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The project, which also launched without government funding, was spurred on in part by residents' frustration with rising energy prices.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The irony of his frustration in the end was the free-throw discrepancy in the fourth quarter.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Ticketmaster has for years been the target of scrutiny by music fans who reported frustrations with buying tickets through the platform.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 2 Mar. 2026
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Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The project, which also launched without government funding, was spurred on in part by residents' frustration with rising energy prices.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The irony of his frustration in the end was the free-throw discrepancy in the fourth quarter.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Ticketmaster has for years been the target of scrutiny by music fans who reported frustrations with buying tickets through the platform.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
Noun
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Finn was experiencing headaches and nausea, which led to an emergency room visit and a sudden diagnosis.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms can include fever, headache, facial swelling, malaise and swelling of the salivary glands.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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But economists expressed disappointment over the government’s limited stimulus.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Planners and floral designers, for example, note that photos produced by AI can often lead to disappointment for their clients.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Publicly, his expressions of exasperation are a common sight as his Rockets coworkers brick shots or both defensive rotations.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The man gazed at Wilkes, whose expression went from exasperation to shock.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Even little annoyances take away from our ability to enjoy what life has to offer.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Motion Lights Motion lights are another common annoyance for neighbors.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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But some local residents responded with dismay.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Over the next two weekends, Los Angeles will be flooded by long-distance runners and the film industry’s biggest stars — much to the delight of fans and the dismay of drivers trying to make their way through the city.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Turn on air conditioning to keep your home cool, and wear loose-fitting, breathable clothing made of fabrics like cotton to prevent irritation and overheating.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Mar. 2026
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Besides, the typical symptoms of a semen allergy—vaginal burning, itching, irritation—can be caused by a range of factors (a UTI, yeast infection, or bacterial vaginosis, to name a few), so those are hardly reliable indicators, either.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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For long, chip designers have viewed moving ions as a nuisance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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That powder-keg moment quickly spread nationwide, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with a regime that has systematically devastated the country while clinging to its rigid ideology.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Democrats hope that dissatisfaction will translate to voters, with Republicans looking to stave off losses in November.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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