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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
There are no speakers in the songs of MJ Lenderman other than MJ Lenderman, whose diffidence and exhaustion are in all-too-perfect lockstep with the psychic frustrations of his listeners.
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Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
After the third giveaway happened with six seconds left in the second quarter, Schaefer expressed his frustrations with his trademark jacket removal.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Concerns about the economy, frustrations over property assessments and nostalgia for the Royals’ Kauffman Stadium all played a role in delivering the lopsided vote.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Only hours after the shooting in Colorado, dozens of people came together outside the GEO Group ICE detention facility in Aurora to rally and express their frustrations with the incident.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Williams also touched on commentary that the show is helping dismantle toxic masculinity, sharing his frustrations with some of the assumptions people can make.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Though very different communities, the Palisades and Altadena share similar frustrations — with insurance companies, government agencies and disaster scammers.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
On Christmas Eve, the billionaire investor posted on X about his frustrations with the insurance market.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Mamdani’s agenda—rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transit—echoes the frustrations of a city where affordability and dignity have become luxuries.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
After the third giveaway happened with six seconds left in the second quarter, Schaefer expressed his frustrations with his trademark jacket removal.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Concerns about the economy, frustrations over property assessments and nostalgia for the Royals’ Kauffman Stadium all played a role in delivering the lopsided vote.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Only hours after the shooting in Colorado, dozens of people came together outside the GEO Group ICE detention facility in Aurora to rally and express their frustrations with the incident.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Williams also touched on commentary that the show is helping dismantle toxic masculinity, sharing his frustrations with some of the assumptions people can make.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Though very different communities, the Palisades and Altadena share similar frustrations — with insurance companies, government agencies and disaster scammers.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
On Christmas Eve, the billionaire investor posted on X about his frustrations with the insurance market.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Mamdani’s agenda—rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transit—echoes the frustrations of a city where affordability and dignity have become luxuries.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
Noun
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The decades-old technology struggles to account for last-minute payroll changes and that can create all sorts of headaches for employees and departments alike.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Side effects were generally mild and short-term, but included skin irritations and headaches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In Milwaukee, nuisances include loud music, loitering and littering.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Dec. 2025
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While those invaders are mainly nuisances, cockroaches are a different story.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Use clean pruners to trim away shoots, thorns, or roots along the soil and to help maintain the tree’s size.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
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Even delicate feline nostrils and curved claws that could scratch like thorns won her undying admiration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These water issues suggest potentially costly problems with the foundation, mold, or drainage system.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Congress, as the legislative branch, needs to seek bipartisan solutions to some of the major problems facing the United States today.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Congress used to debate authorizing such things, but with the GOP House and Senate now reduced to glorified White House staff offices, Trump need not trifle with such annoyances.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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Kiehl’s Hydration 2 The Max Set Winter can bring its fair share of skin annoyances and complications—namely, dry skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2025
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But inconveniences are expected to grow in the coming days as flight reductions reach 10% at the nation's 40 busiest airports.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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This one ratchets up the paranoia even more than usual, putting Ron through the wringer once again with a series of bizarre and possibly related inconveniences.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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