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

She contacted BBC Your Voice to share her frustrations in watching holiday prices fluctuate.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Outside the Tahiti, frustrations boiled over as families trying to recover bodies shouted at others wanting to clear the way for a potential rescue.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

People from across the country shared how they see the Canada-US relationship today, reflecting on their friendship and their frustrations.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

One varsity player took his frustrations to interscholastic authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

At work he has his usual frustrations, and he is having trouble finding a place to hold the exhibition of Vincent’s work.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman