frustrations

noun

plural of frustration
1
as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers

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2
as in exasperations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts the professor's frustration with students who refused to consult the syllabus

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Recent Examples of frustrations Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 June 2026 Trump campaigned on addressing those frustrations, promising disruption instead of the status quo. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026 The disagreement reflected broader frustrations among many frontier settlers. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 June 2026 Proof that $10 still goes a long way, these surprisingly useful finds tackle small but mighty organization and cleaning frustrations around the house, car, and closet. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 But Trump’s frustrations with Senate Republicans spilled over during a closed-door caucus lunch on Capitol Hill last month. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 Rewarding The Long-Term Customer One of the most common frustrations in telecom is the belief that new customers get the best deals while long-term customers are left behind. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrations
  1. headaches
  2. irritations
  3. nuisances
  4. annoyances
  5. thorns
  6. problems
  7. inconveniences
Noun
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Americans who have health insurance say prior authorization is the healthcare system’s biggest burden, causing administrative headaches while care is kept out of reach.
    — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • If your baby suffers from skin irritations such as eczema, rough patches, redness dryness or rashes, the All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment with Colloidal Oatmeal can help provide relief.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • All parts of the plant contain urushiol which causes significant and long-lasting skin irritations for most people.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Definition of irritations
Noun
  • Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Definition of nuisances
Noun
  • Crying children are consistently ranked among travelers' top in-flight annoyances, which means the pressure on parents and guardians to keep little ones calm is at an all-time high at 30,000 feet.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
    — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 June 2026
Definition of annoyances
Noun
  • An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
  • The match was set, and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns in his side since before Clash in Italy.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of thorns
Noun
  • Pyrotechnics set off at home are even more likely to trigger cardiovascular problems, the American Lung Assn.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Some people have to remove bird feeders during the summer because of problems with bears, raccoons, and other wild animals.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of problems
Noun
  • There have been reports that some locals are not thrilled with Lipa and Turner’s takeover of their city, which has resulted in road closures and other inconveniences.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
  • From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
    — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 June 2026
Definition of inconveniences

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