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

Others have also voiced their frustrations, such as Bali Rodgers, who is chief executive of Safer Communities Alliance.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

But outrage over alleged exam irregularities soon turned it into an unlikely rallying point for broader frustrations over unemployment, failing institutions and political indifference.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Plus, Trump’s frustrations over the Iran war, behind the scenes with our travel columnist, and the fight to save all-you-can-eat buffets in Las Vegas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Ashitaka’s frustrations hit me like an earthquake decades ago, and still do.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

All the frustrations Theo has endured over the years.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman