frustrations

NOUN

disappointment, thwarting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyance dissatisfaction failure grievance irritation resentment

STRONG

blocking blow bummer chagrin circumvention contravention curbing defeat disgruntlement downer drag fizzle foiling hindrance impediment letdown obstruction setback vexation

WEAK

bitter pill nonfulfillment nonsuccess old one-two unfulfillment

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happiness pleasure

STRONG

advance aid assistance blessing boon boost help promotion success support triumph

WEAK

cooperation encouragement facilitation

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frustrations

Americans with similar economic frustrations move in opposite directions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

But John knows he doesn’t have the luxury to reveal his frustrations.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

That may be one reason people are airing their frustrations on social media, according to Sara Collins, a senior scholar at the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation focused on healthcare policy.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

Harris-Dawson, who did not attend the meeting, responded to the community’s frustrations in an email to The LA Local.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Southern-born, he had migrated north and his life reflected the crude hopes and frustrations of the peasant in the city.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright