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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
Not all of Reform’s support stems from frustrations of urban decay.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Instead, each character has her own distinct personality, her own specific frustrations with her life, and her own approach to working through those issues in song.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Pleasant Dreams was the only time Joey Ramone wrote the majority of songs on a Ramones album, and those tracks feel fairly revealing about his frustrations with the band.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 May 2026
What's often cropped out are the crowds and long lines – the frustrations that can come with vacationing today, or living in a vacation destination.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The frustrations of the job As the manager of the the California Department of Education, the state superintendent serves, in essence, as the chief staffer for the State Board of Education, whose members are appointed by the governor.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The Patriots are also expected to trade for AJ Brown, a wide receiver known as much for his sideline frustrations and off-field antics as his production.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
After spending more than two million dollars on VIP jet charter services, his frustrations with the industry reached a boiling point.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
To question or go against the grain of their household’s dynamic is unthinkable to her; thus, her frustrations are exacted upon her daughter for challenging these dynamics by merely existing as a teen girl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Instead, each character has her own distinct personality, her own specific frustrations with her life, and her own approach to working through those issues in song.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Pleasant Dreams was the only time Joey Ramone wrote the majority of songs on a Ramones album, and those tracks feel fairly revealing about his frustrations with the band.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 May 2026
What's often cropped out are the crowds and long lines – the frustrations that can come with vacationing today, or living in a vacation destination.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The frustrations of the job As the manager of the the California Department of Education, the state superintendent serves, in essence, as the chief staffer for the State Board of Education, whose members are appointed by the governor.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The Patriots are also expected to trade for AJ Brown, a wide receiver known as much for his sideline frustrations and off-field antics as his production.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
After spending more than two million dollars on VIP jet charter services, his frustrations with the industry reached a boiling point.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
To question or go against the grain of their household’s dynamic is unthinkable to her; thus, her frustrations are exacted upon her daughter for challenging these dynamics by merely existing as a teen girl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
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The real story behind one of Texas’ biggest wildlife headaches starts with a decision the state made on purpose.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some journalists draw a line between the government's mounting headaches and its escalating attacks on the messengers of that news.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fixing small irritations often delivers the quickest sense of progress.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 May 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,
18 Apr. 2026
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Previous modernization efforts The airport has previously suffered from a host of issues that have proved nuisances for travelers, including green liquid falling from the ceiling and broken escalators.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, these plants are generally deer resistant, which may keep these nuisances from crossing over the garden border.—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Also known as seaberry, Fried says this plant is notable for its resistance to deer because of its sharp thorns and tree-like height.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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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,
9 Apr. 2026
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Orlando’s defense caused problems early for Detroit when the Magic forced seven turnovers in the opening four minutes and jumped out to a 19-7 lead.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In severe pain, Connecticut resident Tenaya Taylor sought treatment for dental problems a few years ago.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Despite the annoyances, the smile is genuine.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These are not small inconveniences.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The modern world forces us to waste time doing cost-benefit analyses of various inconveniences.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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