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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
To let out her frustrations, Retsuko visits a karaoke bar to sing death metal, which is incredible imagery that always delivers.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Dune Cast: Meet the New and Returning Stars of the Sci-Fi Franchise
Though fans expressed frustrations in seeing Zendaya, 28, have only seven minutes of screentime in the first half, Chalamet, 29, couldn’t have asked for a better costar.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
This very low-spec game has a single-color visual style, beautifully smooth animations, and lots of difficulty tweaking to prevent frustration.
—Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
The frustration is not limited to hard-line fiscal hawks.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 27 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Dune Cast: Meet the New and Returning Stars of the Sci-Fi Franchise
Though fans expressed frustrations in seeing Zendaya, 28, have only seven minutes of screentime in the first half, Chalamet, 29, couldn’t have asked for a better costar.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
This very low-spec game has a single-color visual style, beautifully smooth animations, and lots of difficulty tweaking to prevent frustration.
—Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
The frustration is not limited to hard-line fiscal hawks.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustration
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What To Know Havana Syndrome, first reported in 2016 by U.S. diplomats in Cuba, is characterized by symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, cognitive difficulties and even possible brain injuries.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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The condition, which occurs due to a portion of the skull being misshapen or too small, can cause symptoms like headaches, dizziness and vertigo, weak muscles, difficulty with balance or coordination, neck pain, trouble swallowing or breathing, insomnia, seizures, slow heart rhythm and more.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a challenging two years for both Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, with playoff disappointments and major roster changes weighing on the franchise.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The overall future The Condors have been a disappointment in the past couple of seasons.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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This week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling – exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness – from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.TOM MURPHY and DEVI SHASTRI, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
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This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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For some members of the international press though, excitement turned to annoyance when they were kept from interviewing such stars as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and George Clooney a year after the dual Hollywood strikes had left the Lido nearly celebrity-less.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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And the big picture, the annoyance outweighs the risk.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 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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The big picture: Transportation and Public Works records provided to Axios show that many residents and first responders remain wary of the vehicles, seeing them as a nuisance and traffic hazard.Nicole Cobler, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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At best, a pimple inside your nose is an uncomfortable nuisance.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 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 10 Jan. 2025.
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