frustration

Example Sentences

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Owen speaks with passion and frustration after a week of criticism for requesting voluntary relegation.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

At the county’s one-stop center, applicants coming and going expressed both frustration with the process and gratitude for having a single location to take all their questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In comments received from respondents, cost-of-living issues dominated households’ concerns, and many mentioned frustration with rising energy prices, said Dana Peterson, the Conference Board’s chief economist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The blackouts as well as persistent shortages of food, medicine and other basics have fueled public frustration and some rare protests.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Boris and Constantin alternated saying, “I’m bored!” and “Are we there yet?” until they forgot whose turn it was to say what and quit in frustration.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood