Definitions

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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Frustration is especially high in long-struggling neighborhoods on the South and West sides, which are seeing the biggest percentage increases on their tax bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Frustration boiled over in September when Rajesh Yabaji, CEO of digital trucking logistics platform BlackBuck, announced he was moving his company out of ORR.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

"Frustration, disappointment," was Amorim's response when asked to sum up what he had just seen.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

"Frustration is wide and deep," says a senior MP.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

“Oui—tout de suite-right now. I need an iron—a hot iron—oh bother—” Frustration, I had no idea how to say it.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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