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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
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.
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Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Their frustrations with current solutions point to future opportunities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Sometimes they have been caused by frustrations getting AI tech to work well in real world applications.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Rimes, who will sing vocals for Dixie's music, understands her frustrations with the biz.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 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
Inter Miami, clearly humiliated, let out its frustrations after the final whistle, when several Miami players, led by Luis Suarez, got into a scuffle with Seattle players.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Most viral videos about clankers have an undertone of humor, but the term is rooted in real frustrations.
—Eli Tan, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2025
As the on-field frustrations continue to bubble over, the Cubs know what is at stake.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Their frustrations with current solutions point to future opportunities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Sometimes they have been caused by frustrations getting AI tech to work well in real world applications.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Rimes, who will sing vocals for Dixie's music, understands her frustrations with the biz.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 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
Inter Miami, clearly humiliated, let out its frustrations after the final whistle, when several Miami players, led by Luis Suarez, got into a scuffle with Seattle players.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Most viral videos about clankers have an undertone of humor, but the term is rooted in real frustrations.
—Eli Tan, Twin Cities, 1 Sep. 2025
As the on-field frustrations continue to bubble over, the Cubs know what is at stake.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
Noun
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At the higher doses, most people had brief hallucinations or visual distortions, along with some nausea and headaches.—
Dr. Christian S. Monsalve,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The exhausted teen has headaches and blurred vision sleeps about 75% of the day.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
4 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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This body is now written into the club’s articles of association, in theory reducing the chance of problems.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 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
Noun
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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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In this scenario, the Kremlin could meet a moment where its resistance to the banal inconveniences of reality, and the economic hardship of its own people, turns toxic.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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