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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
Don't hide from the layers of emotions and frustrations.
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David Oliver, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
West Ham United fans are no strangers to voicing their frustrations at the club’s board.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Publishers’ frustrations are boiling over.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
There have been frustrations over how long the process has taken, with the leadership uncertainty further complicated by the exit of CEO Alex Mahon over the summer.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Back in London, Howard airs out his own frustrations with Laura.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
For Wilson, her story starts like that of many who face the same frustrations, but few who use their magic to turn them into solutions.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Their frustrations with current solutions point to future opportunities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez struggled in the team’s 7-1 loss to the New York Yankees Tuesday and appeared to air his frustrations at his own catcher, César Salazar.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
David Oliver, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
West Ham United fans are no strangers to voicing their frustrations at the club’s board.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Publishers’ frustrations are boiling over.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
There have been frustrations over how long the process has taken, with the leadership uncertainty further complicated by the exit of CEO Alex Mahon over the summer.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Back in London, Howard airs out his own frustrations with Laura.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
For Wilson, her story starts like that of many who face the same frustrations, but few who use their magic to turn them into solutions.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Their frustrations with current solutions point to future opportunities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez struggled in the team’s 7-1 loss to the New York Yankees Tuesday and appeared to air his frustrations at his own catcher, César Salazar.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
Noun
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There have been several Republican senatorial candidates who have caused major headaches for the party.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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PaaS let developers skip infrastructure headaches.—
Vincentas Grinius,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But, in moderation, swearing can help manage frustration from small irritations, momentarily, without reflecting poorly on your character.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Others are poisonous or cause skin irritations.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But according to Aaron Shmulewitz, a real-estate lawyer, the process for dealing with a repeat window flasher in your co-op isn’t all that different from other nuisances like someone across the hall blasting metal music at midnight.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One was treated for minor injuries, likely from rose-bush thorns, Christensen said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Both the northern and southern branches of the reef have been battered lately by tropical storms and the encroachment of invasive coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, but heat stress driven by warming oceans is the primary cause, scientists told the BBC.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Attached to Paxton is a long list of ethical and moral problems.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ellison pledged to give away 95% of his wealth to advance scientific research and solve complex problems related to health and aging.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Minor annoyances suddenly widen into a chasm neither can cross.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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Overgrown weeds, overhanging branches, litter, loud noises — all of these annoyances might come from your Milwaukee neighbor, but not every complaint should go to the same place.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Forget about the inconveniences and disruption of control and logistics that coach Andy Reid typically is so adamant about.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Because eventually, these small inconveniences pale in comparison to the greater goals and purposes that your club gives you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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