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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

Example Sentences

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Once in a while, a conspiracy theory may be wrong but still manages to channel authentic frustrations.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

While this shift raises new concerns, it also has the potential to eliminate many of the frustrations that plague current systems.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

A series of underwhelming transfer windows and a failure to qualify for this season's Champions League exacerbated those frustrations.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Framber Valdez was having a rough night, but the Detroit Tigers pitcher insists he didn’t take his frustrations out on Boston Red Sox batter Trevor Story.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Multiply these daily frustrations by a few billion, and you begin to see that the curse of knowledge is a pervasive drag on the strivings of humanity, on a par with corruption, disease, and entropy.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker