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

Despite his frustrations with “useless NFL gasbaggery,” Jason Gay breaks down why you should be excited about the season…unless you’re a Cleveland Browns or New York Jets fan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

He cites frustrations with the UK over the Iran war, saying "your country was not there to help me".

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

One theory about the decline is that people are giving up the job hunt because of their frustrations.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum let long-mounting frustrations with the Trump administration rise to the surface.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

At times, Salva felt almost frantic at the delays and frustrations.

From "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park