frustration

noun as in disappointment, thwarting

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annoyance, dissatisfaction, failure, grievance, irritation, resentment

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blocking, blow, bummer, chagrin, circumvention, contravention, curbing, defeat, disgruntlement, downer, drag, fizzle, foiling, hindrance, impediment, letdown, obstruction, setback, vexation

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bitter pill, nonfulfillment, nonsuccess, old one-two, unfulfillment

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“Along with the recent U.S. government investment for 10% this has been a golden few weeks for Intel after years of pain and frustration for investors.”

From Los Angeles Times

In that gap between myth and truth is “one of the great reasons for frustration and unhappiness.”

From Los Angeles Times

“So my ‘no’ vote was based on that frustration.”

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But time and again, you’re met with feelings of futility and frustration.

From Salon

The Fresno State football players wanted to be heard after so much frustration, so much uncertainty.

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