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as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers
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as in exasperations
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 frustrations
Burkina Faso’s 2022 coups came amid frustrations over the authorities’ inability to quash recurring jihadist violence, despite intensive French military assistance, which has claimed thousands of lives for almost a decade.
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Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
For many people, that shot solidified the Joker as a concept who spoke to their own frustrations with the very same kind of systems that failed Arthur.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
There are also some familiar unique Pixel frustrations here.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Get on paper all of your frustrations; then, it’s done.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
That act has only become more delicate with the demands of this season’s attention—and accompanying frustrations.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Savannah continued to express her frustrations with the ruling during her podcast.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Periodically Remove The Executive Lens While metrics provide insights, truly understanding customers requires directly experiencing their frustrations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This could mean addressing your colleagues' concerns and frustrations with management, which requires balancing advocacy for your team with diplomacy.
—Womensmedia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
For many people, that shot solidified the Joker as a concept who spoke to their own frustrations with the very same kind of systems that failed Arthur.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
There are also some familiar unique Pixel frustrations here.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Get on paper all of your frustrations; then, it’s done.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
That act has only become more delicate with the demands of this season’s attention—and accompanying frustrations.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Savannah continued to express her frustrations with the ruling during her podcast.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Periodically Remove The Executive Lens While metrics provide insights, truly understanding customers requires directly experiencing their frustrations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This could mean addressing your colleagues' concerns and frustrations with management, which requires balancing advocacy for your team with diplomacy.
—Womensmedia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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