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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Kennedy has expressed frustration with the scrutiny directed at her over Lucasfilm’s development process.

From The Wall Street Journal

I share Mr. Penn’s frustrations with the complexity of modern American life.

From The Wall Street Journal

Delays cause frustration and place doubt into supporters' minds.

From BBC

Some Labour MPs and officials have privately expressed frustration that Badenoch and Burnham have been able to get ahead of the government on the issue.

From BBC

Bennett also expressed the family's "frustration" with the perceived lack of support from the government to secure his parents' release.

From BBC

frustration

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