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frustration
noun as in disappointment, thwarting
Strongest matches
annoyance, dissatisfaction, failure, grievance, irritation, resentment
Strong matches
blocking, blow, bummer, chagrin, circumvention, contravention, curbing, defeat, disgruntlement, downer, drag, fizzle, foiling, hindrance, impediment, letdown, obstruction, setback, vexation
Weak matches
bitter pill, nonfulfillment, nonsuccess, old one-two, unfulfillment
Example Sentences
He said Norris had a lack of racial awareness and was more likely to use racist language during times of mental ill health or frustration.
Laughing at ICE’s failures represents a valuable form of political resistance, as humor historically has been used to mock tyrants and redirect frustration into something positive.
"I understand fully the anger, frustration and outrage at what has happened," Wong said, adding that it was "tragic" that four people had died because of it.
As Arsenal embarked on a customary lap around the pitch after their Champions League defeat by Lyon, there was a palpable air of frustration.
Insiders, however, have hinted at frustration over a lack of clarity from the White House on what a trade and security deal with Canada could look like.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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