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 Rather than treating Debra’s frustrations as something distant from her own life, Heaton drew from the reality of raising her own kids while working on the series. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 But others argue those rookie mistakes and earlier comments − including calls to abolish the police − were eclipsed by Hong's grassroots support and growing frustrations with the party establishment. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 In response, many were quick to voice their frustrations with the popular vacation spot. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 But Jones’s frustrations echo those of many in Blackpool, and other communities in northern England. — George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 The split comes amid frustrations over a lack of spending on player signings. — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 What was your process for sorting through this set of modern-day frustrations? — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Experiencing a slow-draining sink is one of life’s greatest frustrations. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026 Many were quick to express their frustrations over the outage on social media. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

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Noun

According to a GoFundMe set up to fund her ongoing treatment, severe headaches and blurred vision were among the initial symptoms Katie experienced before her cancer diagnosis.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

Respiratory and neurological side effects can be symptoms in contaminated areas, which include headaches, tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritations of the eyes, nose and throat.

— Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Smoke can cause a series of health problems, from minor irritations to serious concerns.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of irritations

Noun

Others argued that the report seems to cast members of the media as nuisances to be dealt with, while ignoring instances in which journalists were targeted by law enforcement.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of nuisances

Noun

Their kickers’ health and performance for years have been one of the thorns in the team’s side.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of thorns

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More seats, more problems Part of the solution is fixing predictable design flaws — like ensuring flight attendants can actually see passengers over high privacy walls — early in the development process to avoid last-minute delays.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
And that could cause scores of other problems for our country.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of problems

Noun

Chinese medicine taught me that our symptoms are signals, not inconveniences to silence, and that food as thy medicine, sleep, circadian rhythms, stress awareness and our daily habits can all be powerful forms of medicine.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
That said, there are some inconveniences around living on a remote island.

— Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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