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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Todd Lyons has served in the role since March last year, a month after Caleb Vitello was removed from his post amid frustration in the administration that deportations hadn’t accelerated faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“I understand the frustration with a person who might advocate for that, but it’s not practical,” Moreno-Gama said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Some of the frustration has also been building around India's new labour codes - which brought together dozens of existing labour and industrial laws into four broader frameworks.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

For investors wanting instant gratification from AI stocks, frustration may lie ahead.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

I yanked off my bonnet and threw it at the rail post in frustration.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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