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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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Weaver has aired his frustrations through YouTube videos, sparking a wave of agreement in the comments section.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Once in a while, a conspiracy theory may be wrong but still manages to channel authentic frustrations.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Bompastor has not used these frustrations as an excuse, admitting the season has "not been good enough".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But after she and a colleague were denied raises in 2020, the final setback in a string of frustrations, she started looking for a plan B.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She stared at the empty space where her bacon had been, and then she stared at the dog, its expression smug, and all the frustrations of her life boiled up in her head.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie