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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers
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as in disappointment
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
the kids couldn't hide their frustration when they couldn't get the electronic toy to work
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as in exasperation
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 frustration
Residents began collecting signatures to recall him in 2023, citing frustration with his handling of Jackson County’s property tax assessments.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
The moves have many motives, from a sense of frustration with Israel, to domestic pressure, to outrage over the images of starving Palestinians.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
For years, the Somali refugee had treated painting as a lonely release while living in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, a catharsis to express the pain and frustration of being stuck in a foreign land with few prospects and an uncertain future.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
Trump has also announced Canada will face a 35 percent tariff, citing frustrations with the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
The moves have many motives, from a sense of frustration with Israel, to domestic pressure, to outrage over the images of starving Palestinians.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025
For years, the Somali refugee had treated painting as a lonely release while living in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, a catharsis to express the pain and frustration of being stuck in a foreign land with few prospects and an uncertain future.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
Trump has also announced Canada will face a 35 percent tariff, citing frustrations with the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
Noun
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In the early stages, people may experience fatigue, fever, headaches, muscle aches, and a distinctive bull’s-eye rash.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Economic Worries Add To Pressure Economic concerns are also causing a headache for the Trump administration, with multiple recent polls showing a downward trend in the president's approval rating on his handling of the economy and inflation.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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François Bayrou, France’s prime minister, expressed his disappointment for the trade agreement.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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The Brewers shipped him to the Chicago White Sox for big league flop Andrew Vaughn, the third-overall draft pick in 2019 who’d been an increasing disappointment through five seasons in Chicago.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The techno synths layer it in nervousness and genuine exasperation.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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So, when yet another Windows update problem emerges, the user base heaves yet another sigh of exasperation.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Most concerning: The Royals’ lineup is far past the point of frustration and teetering toward pure annoyance for those at The K. Here is how Saturday’s scenario played out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Don’t think, just play Despite its minor annoyances, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 lives up to the hype and should be a day-one treat for gamers worldwide.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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For a quick recap, this is the world a team of scientists recently suggested could host life — to the dismay of other scientists in the community, who felt the announcement failed to include necessary caution.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
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The shop was nearly empty, to the dismay of the owner, Roxana Gaeta, who grew up nearby and bought the place a decade ago from the family that opened it.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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If the body senses irritation in the nose and is not in a deep stage of sleep, then someone may wake up to sneeze.—
Valerie Cacho,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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These combinations can cause irritation or reduce effectiveness.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
29 July 2025
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Last month, Los Angeles city officials declared these properties a public nuisance because of their failure to take action to clean up debris.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The cicadas swarming in and around Cincinnati can be a nuisance.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Frustrations with outdated technology can lead to employee dissatisfaction, increasing burnout and turnover.—
Mark Holzberg,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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While the veteran expressed dissatisfaction with the Sacramento set up, and his road splits are much better, Severino isn’t missing bats at all this season.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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