frustration

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /

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

Example Sentences

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Robert Wright was named CEO of Wendy’s, taking over amid years of weak sales, falling traffic, and investor frustration.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The frustration young Americans express isn’t evidence that they hate America.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Insp Pete Musgrave says he is aware of social media being used to "glorify" thefts and understands the frustration of victims.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Laura Esquivel, a janitor at Los Angeles International Airport, expressed frustration that council members were not standing by their earlier commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I would like to be able to express the human emotion of frustration.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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