Synonyms of frustrations

frustrations

noun

plural of frustration

1

as in headaches

something that is a source of irritation

bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• headaches
• worries
• nuisances
• thorns
• problems
• annoyances
• inconveniences
• irritants
• exasperations
• aggravations
• anxieties
• irks
• vexations
• peeves
• bugbears
• rubs
• hassles
• trials
• troubles
• insults
• discomforts
• pests
• hair shirts
• ruffles
• botherations
• burdens
• menaces
• curses
• bothers
• predicaments
• affronts
• tribulations
• upsets
• aggros
• plagues
• plights
• annoyers
• pinpricks
• fleabites
• offenders
• hang-ups
• sores
• pet peeves
• disturbers
• millstones
• albatross
• mischiefs
• offenses
• afflictions
• harassers
• crosses
• pandora's boxes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasures
• joys
• delights

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exasperations
• irritations
• displeasures
• griefs
• annoyances
• angers
• discomforts
• aggravations
• troubles
• indignations
• agitations
• vexations
• outrages
• upsets
• distresses
• resentments
• botherations
• pips
• bothers
• perturbations
• irritabilities
• disturbances
• aggros
• pets
• peeves
• ires
• galls
• piques
• danders
• umbrages
• chafes
• dudgeons
• huffs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasures
• delights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frustrations

While the frustrations of Ellison; his father, Larry Ellison, the Oracle billionaire and deal backer; and others in the Paramount camp have taken center stage in recent days, WBD also faces a difficult path. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Whether that happens before the season begins remains to be seen, but James’ decision to sign elsewhere was like tearing a Band-Aid off a fanbase’s long-simmering frustrations about a lackluster offseason. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Their stories come with reenactments, but their frustrations are no exception. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

The movement’s surge in popularity reflects frustrations among young Indians over issues such as job shortages, as well as frequent exam leaks. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026

Long-simmering frustrations with corruption and youth unemployment have bubbled over into India’s streets. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026

What’s off-putting in Future’s search for The Real Me is how often his frustrations turn into resentment toward the women around him. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

The incident prompted speculation and questions on social media and among Midtown residents, many of whom have voiced their frustrations of the state of the skeletal office tower at 14th and Peachtree streets. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Therein lies the source of Jim Cramer's frustrations with the stock. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 July 2026