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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

Example Sentences

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Building dashboards with AI can involve frustrations, manual API connections, and monthly subscription fees for tools and hosting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Marzouk, now 52, climbed as high as chief revenue officer and could have just let frustrations roll off her back and into her bank account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“It can be cutting-edge in its content and address the turmoil and the frustrations and the anger that many of us are feeling today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Over the past 12 months, Trading Standards officers across the UK have consistently shared their frustrations with us about how difficult it is to permanently close shops selling illegal goods.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I would never complain in public about my fashion dilemmas, but I felt perfectly okay pouring out my frustrations to my brother on one of our regular weekly phone calls.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad