frustrations

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

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frustrations

But Kindell, despite his frustrations with Picnic, is surprisingly undeterred.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Kyle Tucker was given Saturday off amid his frustrations at the plate, where he’s hitting .192 at home compared to .275 on the road.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

But Guessos said that young people in the country lacked places "where they can express their frustrations, defend their rights and take part".

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Americans with similar economic frustrations move in opposite directions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

On the other hand, I yield to no one in my distaste for the self-styled dog-lover, the kind who heaps up his frustrations and makes a dog carry them around.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck