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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
More Getty Images After missing the cut at the U.S. Open in June with back-to-back rounds of 74, Clark reportedly damaged multiple lockers in a moment of frustration.
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The Spaniard played the last 16 holes of his 26th appearance at the major without his driver after snapping the club in frustration just five shots into his final round at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Meanwhile, waves of migrants continue arriving by boat, further inflaming public frustration over unchecked immigration.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
Salary structure and revenue sharing have become a hot topic in the ongoing talks, as players expressed frustration at a recent league counterproposal.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 20 July 2025
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Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
The Spaniard played the last 16 holes of his 26th appearance at the major without his driver after snapping the club in frustration just five shots into his final round at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
Meanwhile, waves of migrants continue arriving by boat, further inflaming public frustration over unchecked immigration.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
Salary structure and revenue sharing have become a hot topic in the ongoing talks, as players expressed frustration at a recent league counterproposal.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
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Read More: The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods Flavorings and additives Natural fruit compounds, artificial colorants, and tannins in wine can cause headaches, GI symptoms, or hives in sensitive people.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Magnesium is an essential nutrient that your body needs to stay healthy, and doesn't usually cause headaches.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
21 July 2025
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He’d been disappointed to ride in an ordinary bus, and disappointment, by exposing pride, summoned shame.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s New Focus One pricing decision that may come as a disappointment is with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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As Trump supporters press for more information, the president weighed in over the weekend to defend Bondi and express exasperation at the focus on Epstein.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
14 July 2025
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There also has to be a sense of exasperation as nearly every reliever in the bullpen, and a couple who’ve already been sent down, have been a part of their struggles.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Most concerning: The Royals’ lineup is far past the point of frustration and teetering toward pure annoyance for those at The K. Here is how Saturday’s scenario played out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Don’t think, just play Despite its minor annoyances, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 lives up to the hype and should be a day-one treat for gamers worldwide.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Many of Colbert’s regular guests shared their dismay.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 July 2025
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However, fans were upset by the wording of the question and shared their dismay on social media.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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There’s no denying ingrown hairs are a pain—especially around the bikini line—but the best ingrown hair treatments can soothe irritation and, with consistent use, help prevent them from showing up at all.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
19 July 2025
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But its side effects are famous too, which can include redness, irritation, dryness and even peeling skin.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Last month, Los Angeles city officials declared these properties a public nuisance because of their failure to take action to clean up debris.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The cicadas swarming in and around Cincinnati can be a nuisance.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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New polling from The Economist/YouGov shows a drop in the president's approval among those earning over $100,000—a shift that appears tied to economic unease and growing dissatisfaction with his policy agenda.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Decanting can be a valuable tool when there’s a major change in the law or the beneficiary’s circumstances, or there’s dissatisfaction with the trustee.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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“Frustration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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