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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
The National Park Service is the latest federal agency targeted by layoffs from President Donald Trump' administration, and park advocates wish to make their frustrations heard.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Samuel voiced his frustration about a lack of involvement in the offense over the course of the 2024 season.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Each coach saw moments of elation and frustration as their respective teams went on runs, with both teams holding double-digit leads at different points in the game.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
In part due to widespread frustration with the American health care industry, Mangione has received an outpouring of support from people across the country.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Samuel voiced his frustration about a lack of involvement in the offense over the course of the 2024 season.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Each coach saw moments of elation and frustration as their respective teams went on runs, with both teams holding double-digit leads at different points in the game.
—Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
In part due to widespread frustration with the American health care industry, Mangione has received an outpouring of support from people across the country.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
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Both conditions also involve symptoms outside the intestines, such as headaches or brain fog.5 Only celiac disease involves symptoms related to malnutrition, which occurs because the small intestine is damaged.—
Sarah Bence,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Less frequent side effects can include chest discomfort, weakness, headache, rhinitis, hypoglycemia and vitamin B12 deficiency (with long-term metformin use).—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes being surprised — whether that’s tinged with joy, anger, disappointment, or another feeling — is more emotionally satisfying than just being right.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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The casualness of these arrangements, and the lack of standards, can lead to disappointment—and little recourse—when people pay hundreds for coaching that turns out to be lackluster.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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The car is filled with tension, with Basel’s frustration and Yuval’s exasperation.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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But only Pereira and those inside the club will have a clear idea of the extent to which that version of the player has already been lost to them or whether he can be coaxed back to his best following the frustration and exasperation that took hold at Chelsea.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Although watching players try to hide their annoyance is one of the five best things about the league.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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While his wife, Mark’s sister Devon, seems to regard her husband’s new-age gibberish with indifference or annoyance, there are people in Ricken’s orbit who can match his freak.—
Samantha Allen,
Them,
25 Feb. 2025
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Much to the dismay of proud Gen X viewers, many do.—
Mara Reinstein,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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Townsend was adjudged to have fouled Richie Saunders, to the dismay of the vocal home crowd.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Mild symptoms of bird flu in humans include eye redness and irritation, mild fever, cough and fatigue.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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That worker reported eye irritation, a possible symptom of bird flu, two days before the cat got sick.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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So far the victims, regarded as a nuisance, have gotten nothing.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Mexico accuses them of negligence, public nuisance and unjust enrichment.—
Belen Zapata,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Politicians are acutely aware that rising gas prices lead to public dissatisfaction and electoral consequences.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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So far, Gen Z has sparked major change in companies, pushing for greater work life balance and hiring salaries despite some hiring managers' dissatisfaction.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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