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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
Companies use a toolkit of CRMs, chatbots and call centers that frequently turn customer service into a maze of frustration.
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Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The first-world frustration of trying to jump from one channel to a streaming app to find the games hit its latest summit on Sunday night when Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Pistons and Cavaliers was on the Jeff Bezos Network.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The graduates' reaction to the speech follows the frustrations of University of Central Florida graduates over real estate executive Gloria Caulfield's commencement speech, which echoed similar sentiments as Schmidt's.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Mayor Mitchell recently aired his frustrations with Beacon Hill for turning a blind eye to the Commonwealth’s 351 municipalities, revealing that local aid to New Bedford hasn’t increased in nearly 20 years.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
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Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The first-world frustration of trying to jump from one channel to a streaming app to find the games hit its latest summit on Sunday night when Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Pistons and Cavaliers was on the Jeff Bezos Network.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The graduates' reaction to the speech follows the frustrations of University of Central Florida graduates over real estate executive Gloria Caulfield's commencement speech, which echoed similar sentiments as Schmidt's.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Mayor Mitchell recently aired his frustrations with Beacon Hill for turning a blind eye to the Commonwealth’s 351 municipalities, revealing that local aid to New Bedford hasn’t increased in nearly 20 years.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
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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.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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And Malia is also achingly lonesome for her family life, with a sister about to get married and a doting father played, in this headache-inducingly twisty psychodrama’s most refreshing meta-twist, by Romanian director Radu Jude.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Teams are at the center of the action when competing against another, complete with the celebrations and disappointments that are the hallmarks of any game show.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Fitzgerald said there’s no lingering disappointment following last weekend’s three losses, just excitement as his team attempts to claim the league title ahead of the postseason Big 12 tourney and NCAAs.—
Gary Bedore
May 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The novel’s omniscient narrator can barely conceal their exasperation, relaying key details like place and time with a winking mix of hostility and resignation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Cuban linking Kidd to the trade caused the episode to bubble up again recently, much to the exasperation of the coach.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Despite that optimism, Landsvik still engages with Maja’s rightful annoyances with the world she is forced to live in.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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While the days of wearing in-flight formalwear are long gone (much to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s dismay), there are wardrobe clues that may imply someone is headed to a boardroom and not the beach.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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In addition to her comment on McDonald's post, Yvette Nicole Brown also expressed her dismay over Pratt's run on Threads.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The cream is marketed to help relieve eczema symptoms including itching, dryness, redness, cracking and irritation.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In animal studies, the system reduced blood pressure levels while avoiding much of the irritation and tissue damage associated with traditional implants.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The post-Dobbs era has transformed what was once a consumer privacy nuisance into a legal liability—and existing federal law offers women no meaningful protection.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The ordinance was meant to deter public nuisance and crime from excessive public drinking.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The labor disruption was fueled by multiple factors including burnout, health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, dissatisfaction with workplace culture, increased remote work opportunities, and widespread reevaluation of personal priorities.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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