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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
When our kids come to us with their boredom, there is often an impulse to meet them with irritation, frustration and guilt.
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Lizzie Assa, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Kipp also said her constituents have also expressed frustrations with the noise levels on weeknights that can come from CSU's relatively new on-campus stadium Canvas Stadium.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Many who lived through poverty and homelessness said that frustration mirrors their own real life experiences.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lizzie Assa, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Kipp also said her constituents have also expressed frustrations with the noise levels on weeknights that can come from CSU's relatively new on-campus stadium Canvas Stadium.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The move also apparently addresses a growing frustration among travelers that in-flight dining has been less than satisfactory in recent years.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Many who lived through poverty and homelessness said that frustration mirrors their own real life experiences.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
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Psyduck, one of the main Pokémon used by Misty in the series, was a water-type who could use powerful psychic moves, but the timing and effectiveness of its abilities was disrupted by its constant headaches.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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On the same day Amber Glenn won Olympic gold as part of the team event and stepped away from social media due to backlash over her comments on politics and the LGBTQ+ community, the American figure skater ended up with another headache.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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That disappointment disappeared Tuesday when Bennett was named to the team as a late replacement, filling in for Tampa Bay’s injured forward Anthony Cirelli.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, to his disappointment, the familiar seal was nowhere in sight.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Conversations with him on this topic tend to be a bacchanal of profanity and exasperation.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though Miami has made the playoffs every year this decade, and gone to two Finals in the past six years, fan exasperation stems from a team (with historically high standards and achievement) remaining in play-in purgatory for what’s headed toward a fourth consecutive season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, the biggest throughline of this episode is Jane’s annoyance at the concept of the challenge.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
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That's when a high credit card APR stops being an annoyance and starts becoming a structural problem in your finances.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The two become inseparable, to the dismay of Cathy’s paid companion Nelly (Vi Nguyen), and only become closer after Heathcliff takes a beating on Cathy’s behalf from her alcoholic father (Martin Clunes) for missing his birthday celebration.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Social media users expressed their dismay at the site crash and how quickly the kits sold out.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Signs that a neti pot may be dirty or causing issues for another reason include persistent nasal irritation, worsening congestion, frequent nosebleeds or the development of sinus infections.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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As the drinks went down, mutual irritation rose.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Intentionally obstructing the roadway, especially while impeding emergency access, is a misdemeanor in Minnesota, as is being a public nuisance by blocking the right-of-way.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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For rulers abroad, the Puerto Rican people were mostly a nuisance to be managed.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Valentine’s Day has a way of turning mild dissatisfaction into a five-alarm emotional fire.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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And some relate to how the brain is functioning day to day, such as difficulty concentrating or a sense of dissatisfaction with how tasks are carried out.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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