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

The senator said that Democrats campaigned heavily on affordability and economic frustrations but will now pursue priorities that are disconnected from what motivated voters to support them this year. — Jennifer Radcliffe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

What readers are saying The conversation explores the challenges and frustrations faced by job seekers, particularly in fields impacted by AI and automation. — Adeline Von Drehle, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026

His opponent Jacks even announced his own departure from the Republican party the day after the election, citing frustrations with the Iran war, tariffs and the party’s local strategy for engaging voters. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

There was no course correction on policy, no bow to the frustrations voters felt. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026

Means reportedly quit in part over frustrations that the Administration was neglecting MAHA priorities, including work related to ultraprocessed foods. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 5 Nov. 2026

On top of emphasizing a core value set aimed at bettering the working class, many DSA candidates tapped into voter frustrations with the larger political system. — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

President William Ruto, who is seeking reelection next year, is looking to assuage frustrations about his government’s handling of the economy and the cost of living, which have spurred street protests in recent years. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

While there were very few actual moratoriums, the Democratic sweep embodied voter frustrations over the proliferation of data centers. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026