frustration

Example Sentences

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I throw my pencil down in frustration and lean back so hard against my headboard that it smacks against the wall.

From Literature

Coco Gauff said Tuesday an epic racquet smash after losing heavily to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open was important to let out her frustration and was disappointed it was caught on camera.

From Barron's

Micromanaging your brother’s life, in the aftermath of this inheritance, will only bring discord to the relationship and frustration for you.

From MarketWatch

In Minneapolis on Monday, tension and frustration over the presence of federal officials remained high, despite the news that Bovino and some agents would be leaving.

From BBC

But the conversation went sideways and eventually he hung up in frustration.

From Los Angeles Times