FRUSTRATIONS Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

frustrations

noun

plural of frustration

as in headaches

something that is a source of irritation bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers

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as in exasperations

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 frustrations Fazio has sought to tap into voters’ lingering frustrations over electric rates by placing the issue at the center of his messaging. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 For its part, the KC401 addresses the frustrations facing consumers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Small frustrations or inefficiencies become invisible to everyone except those experiencing them daily. — Joe Perkins, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The material inequities that result from anti-Blackness, housing discrimination, or financial insecurity are conveniently absent; Yrsa is a creature absorbed by her own grievances and frustrations. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Ravens fans' frustrations Parking problems will be abundant Sunday for some fans. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Seider’s steady rise, though, hasn’t come without frustrations. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The president, despite voter frustrations over the Iran war and his economic leadership, has promised dozens more trips ahead of Election Day. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Residents sometimes have frustrations or concerns that deserve attention. — Jeff Cook, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The growth that got her there had eaten everything—more people, more vendors, more headaches, but no more margin.

— Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

Aside from support and alignment issues, dirty pillows can also cause the same kind of skin irritations that arise from pillowcases that have not been washed.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of irritations

Noun

The petition sought to classify data centers as industrial nuisances, arguing that a ban would protect residents’ property and preserve city resources, such as water and electricity.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
The number of bears killed by motor vehicle strikes, euthanized as nuisances because of conflicts with humans or poached in the Central Florida region over the past decade total about 1,900.

— Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of nuisances

Noun

People are exhausted by subscriptions, signing up for apps, logins, passwords, and other first-world annoyances that are now common in the search to watch a game on TV.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Add in a few other clever accessories, and suddenly the small annoyances of traveling feel a lot more manageable.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of annoyances

Noun

Besides a necklace of thorns, which draws small drops of blood, Kahlo appears to be more focused on the relief of healing.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Roses are considered non-toxic, though thorns can cause injuries and floral preservatives may still pose a risk.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorns

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Too much light snoozing each night was associated with a higher risk of poor mental health and problems with muscles and bones.

— Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Medicines that calm the immune system may be used for joint pain, rashes, or more serious problems affecting the lungs, nerves, or other organs.

— Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

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