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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
During his Super Bowl interview, Trump expressed frustration with the current cease-fire agreement under which hostages were released just a few at a time, over the course ...
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Nr Editors, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
Since his departure from the company’s board in 2018, the Tesla and SpaceX founder has expressed vocal frustration with OpenAI’s move toward becoming a for-profit company.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is set to hold his weekly press conference Thursday morning as frustrations grow among Democrats over President Trump’s executive actions and efforts to dismantle parts of the federal government.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2025
Admitting this truth is the first step to lessening your frustration.
—USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Nr Editors, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025
Since his departure from the company’s board in 2018, the Tesla and SpaceX founder has expressed vocal frustration with OpenAI’s move toward becoming a for-profit company.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is set to hold his weekly press conference Thursday morning as frustrations grow among Democrats over President Trump’s executive actions and efforts to dismantle parts of the federal government.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2025
Admitting this truth is the first step to lessening your frustration.
—USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
Noun
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The parasites' arrival in the central nervous system is often marked by a headache.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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But the unusual dismissal order comes with strings attached that could cause continued legal headaches for Adams and put pressure on him to do more to help Trump’s administration with immigration enforcement, experts, including former federal prosecutors and judges, told the Daily News on Tuesday.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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But Sotheby’s is playing the long game; any disappointment felt by the luxury department at the end of play on Saturday is likely to be soothed by lasting gain in the region.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Missing any part of 4 Nations would be a big disappointment for Crosby, who has distinguished himself as arguably Canada’s greatest international men’s ice hockey player.—
Rob Rossi,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The former Modern Family star couldn't help but playfully express her exasperation with Foster being named the winner of Best Female Actor in a Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Film for her role in True Detective: Night Country.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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The midfielder, born in the north Liverpool suburb of West Derby and part of the academy since the age of five, still set up two of Everton’s three goals, but there were moments of visible frustration and several cries of exasperation when his runs forward were not found by a team-mate.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Little annoyances and setbacks are practically an everyday fact of life.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Camille, Lisa and Irene all fawn over the chair while the saleswoman Sarah (Madison McKinley) looks on with annoyance.—
Jourdain Searles,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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Boston, to the dismay of many of its fans, didn't sign Tanner Scott or Kirby Yates, both of whom joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Some 60 people massed in front of the store with them, sharing their dismay with one another and a local videographer.—
Teri Sforza,
Orange County Register,
9 Feb. 2025
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The person’s main symptom was eye redness and irritation, similar to most bird flu cases associated with dairy cows.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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For example, ginger, which is well-studied, can cause side effects like stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea, and mouth or throat irritation, especially when taken in large doses.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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The site’s structure is a nuisance for anyone invested in controlling how information is disseminated.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Robocalls can be a real nuisance, especially for flip phone users.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The president and others have expressed their dissatisfaction with some modernist architecture.—
Joseph Lawler,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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Unreasonable Expectations Unrealistic client demands and internal performance pressures can lead to dissatisfaction and high turnover rates.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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