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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
Google Maps, in particular, has been a source of simmering frustration for years.
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Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
For someone processing a breakup, these moments can feel like emotional landmines, bringing up feelings of sadness, awkwardness or even frustration.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Don't let frustration boil over; channel this energy into self-care or a passion project.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Chesa Boudin and three school board members over voter frustrations during the pandemic.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
For someone processing a breakup, these moments can feel like emotional landmines, bringing up feelings of sadness, awkwardness or even frustration.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Don't let frustration boil over; channel this energy into self-care or a passion project.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Chesa Boudin and three school board members over voter frustrations during the pandemic.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
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The symptoms of influenza A vary from person to person and depend on subtype, but generally consist of coughing, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, headache, fatigue and body aches.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The last minute maneuvering has given some advisors and businesses whiplash—or at least a big headache.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Overpromising or manipulating emotions can lead to disappointment and distrust.Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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And through it all, Carnesecca was a swirling, kinetic presence on the sidelines, arms flailing, legs kicking, shirttails flying, all 5-foot-6 of him curled in exasperation over a missed shot or agonizing call.Mike Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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The annoyance is really the side effect or collateral damage to a presumably reasonable activity.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The week’s biggest stories (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) A look at Kamala Harris’ roots in California Living on the same block as Harris is a delight and an annoyance, her Brentwood neighbors say.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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After Lamar was named the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, other musicians expressed their dismay that Lil Wayne was not selected as well, including Nicki Minaj, Birdman, Master P, Cam’ron, and Mase.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Each of our 10 resulting selections is a triumph of alchemy, deriving insight from fresh combinations of dismay and delight, tragedy and comedy, mourning and hope.The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Over time, the martyr’s growing resentment may surface subtly—irritation, passive-aggression or even emotional withdrawal—leading to tension and misunderstandings.Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Roger Hallam, the co-founder of the group, is given a five-year term for conspiracy to cause public nuisance.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Freeland's departure followed that of the housing minister Sean Fraser earlier this week, both citing dissatisfaction with Trudeau's governance.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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When teams lack sufficient resources, tools and time for testing, defects go undetected, leading to poor product quality, security vulnerabilities and user dissatisfaction.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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