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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
Debby Lee, the daughter of Hmong immigrants from Laos, experienced this kind of frustration firsthand.
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Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Trump repeatedly has expressed his frustration with Putin on social media in recent days.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
His decades-long quest for recognition has been well-documented: from a public plea in Billboard magazine to a letter of frustration sent directly to the Rock Hall.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
And Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman contributed all throughout with little tidbits of their own frustrations.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Trump repeatedly has expressed his frustration with Putin on social media in recent days.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
His decades-long quest for recognition has been well-documented: from a public plea in Billboard magazine to a letter of frustration sent directly to the Rock Hall.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
And Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman contributed all throughout with little tidbits of their own frustrations.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
Noun
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Not everyone with a mild headache needs a CT scan of the brain.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Dehydration can be dangerous and may result in headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other unpleasant symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rebuilding credibility with investors after a prolonged period of disappointment will take time.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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The title is still up for grabs, but a three-horse race at the top is now down to two, with Leeds and Burnley promoted and Sheffield United having to get over their disappointment and try to go up through the play-offs.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Malone seemed to realize his players were tuning him out, but his own exasperation peaked on March 21 after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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But, at a time when the Democratic Party’s approval rating is at a historic low, constituents are venting their exasperation with their party as well.—
Emily Witt,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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And inadequate feedback can cause annoyance at best, and injury at worst.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Much to his dismay, though, the Elimination Challenge is to create a tasting menu based on pickles — a food Tristen apparently loathes.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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To June's dismay, her best friend is also determined to stay back and fight.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, over 70% of participants experienced mild skin irritation from the vinegar.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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These shifts can have a significant impact on the skin barrier, often leading to irritation, dryness, or breakouts.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On April 30th, 2022, a security guard at a local business plaza called the police to report Mary as a nuisance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Protester Trenton Oldfield swam in front of both boats and was jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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After the April 10 meeting, trustee Charmaine Haworth also resigned, also citing dissatisfaction with the group’s direction.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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The announcement comes just days after Starkey addressed rumors of his firing, reportedly sparked by singer Roger Daltrey’s dissatisfaction with Starkey’s performance during a Teenage Cancer Trust benefit show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in late March.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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