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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
Her film is an honorable attempt to dramatize the everyday agonies and frustrations of Red Crescent workers, to honor their quick thinking and astonishing courage under duress.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
In Inkster, Michigan, dozens of residents have taken to social media to express their frustrations about high water bills.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Many have shared their deep frustrations with the direction of the Republican Party.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The administration has argued that former President Joe Biden is to blame for much of the public’s frustrations with the economy, while urging voters to wait for tax breaks from last year’s party-line Republican law to take effect this spring.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Brown got off to a slow start this season and wasn’t shy about voicing his frustrations.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Lack of information To add to families’ frustrations, authorities have not released the identities of those freed, so civil society organizations have been trying to verify the number and names of those involved.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Brown voiced his frustrations with the Eagles’ passing offense multiple times during the regular season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
British officials downplayed the pause as temporary, insisting momentum would resume amid complex negotiations, but the impasse signals broader frustrations with Europe’s regulatory posture toward American innovation, market access, and economic sovereignty.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
In Inkster, Michigan, dozens of residents have taken to social media to express their frustrations about high water bills.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
Many have shared their deep frustrations with the direction of the Republican Party.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
The administration has argued that former President Joe Biden is to blame for much of the public’s frustrations with the economy, while urging voters to wait for tax breaks from last year’s party-line Republican law to take effect this spring.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Brown got off to a slow start this season and wasn’t shy about voicing his frustrations.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Lack of information To add to families’ frustrations, authorities have not released the identities of those freed, so civil society organizations have been trying to verify the number and names of those involved.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Brown voiced his frustrations with the Eagles’ passing offense multiple times during the regular season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
British officials downplayed the pause as temporary, insisting momentum would resume amid complex negotiations, but the impasse signals broader frustrations with Europe’s regulatory posture toward American innovation, market access, and economic sovereignty.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
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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
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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
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The park doesn’t need all these associated nuisances.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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In Milwaukee, nuisances include loud music, loitering and littering.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Dec. 2025
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The Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 1, her first sneaker collaboration, released in 2023 with a predominantly red colorway featuring green thorns on its Swoosh and a massive removable gold-tone metal charm featuring her initials and a rose.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Make sure to wear leather gloves to protect your hands from rose thorns.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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Wearied by the myriad inconveniences and injuries that come with other people, the authors wonder whether all this adds up to one big, unacceptable compromise.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fire access, water, traffic, parks and open space are treated like inconveniences, even as existing infrastructure already strains to keep up.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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