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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
This development has exacerbated Zelensky's frustrations with the level of Western assistance.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump Media’s hiring of Mexican coders also prompted frustration within the staff, the person with knowledge of the company said, because they were perceived by staff to not have the technical expertise to do the work.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
Maybe someone’s questioning your ideas or challenging your worldview, which could bring up old frustrations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
People were waiting for roughly an hour and a half, and parking was extremely limited; this created a sense of repressed frustration in the air.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump Media’s hiring of Mexican coders also prompted frustration within the staff, the person with knowledge of the company said, because they were perceived by staff to not have the technical expertise to do the work.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
Maybe someone’s questioning your ideas or challenging your worldview, which could bring up old frustrations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
People were waiting for roughly an hour and a half, and parking was extremely limited; this created a sense of repressed frustration in the air.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, mild headache, and a low-grade fever.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Pro-democracy advocates all over the world watched with disappointment and alarm as Trump took the former course, plumbing the depths of bigotry and fear, and vowing to take vengeance.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In this newsletter…Intel’s Gaudi disappointment…Prime Video gets AI…OpenAI and Anthropic hiring news…Sleep pays…and nuclear setbacks.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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And after years of calling for change, there’s a growing sense of exasperation among those on the front lines.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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The host plays the reality of not understanding why a publisher wouldn’t want math problems built around 69-ing with just the right amount of exasperation.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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Retzlaff has also taken to social media to share his annoyance about the situation.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Expressing dismay that some of her more exciting stories were cut, her grandchildren weren’t mentioned, and the allure of her magazines wasn’t touched upon, Stewart expressed her annoyance that her prison sentence got so much attention.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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To Lue’s dismay, the Clippers started poorly against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, falling behind by 26 points in the first quarter, their defense getting torched amid seven turnovers.Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quasi provoked both delight and dismay on social media after its reveal in August 2019.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, secondhand marijuana smoke has higher levels of fine particulate matter, which can cause cardiovascular disease and lung irritation and make respiratory infections and asthma attacks more likely.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon A Retinol Kit for Your Nighttime Routine Pairing hydrating products with retinoids is essential to prevent irritation and protect your skin.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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In journalism circles, Mezrich is known as one of the great nuisances of modern nonfiction — a man who has built his career making things up.Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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The county contends the plastic pollution traced to products made by the companies constitutes a public nuisance that they must be forced to redress.Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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However, one key factor may have been voters’ widespread dissatisfaction with the economy.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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