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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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
Shulman suggested a similar pattern could unfold in China, but with frustrations centered on the tariffs.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
The same frustrations that haunted him at the end of last season have reappeared in ugly ways.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There were hints that Bohm had carried his frustrations at the plate into the field.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Andy Stamper, a veterinarian at Disney consulted by state scientists about manatee health, vented frustrations to Deutsch.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Graf’s presentation comes two weeks after transportation department employees shared their frustrations during the public comment portion of the district’s last school board meeting.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Fisk and Vanessa seem better than usual after dealing with the nuisance of Luca, and Vanessa is actually communicating her lingering frustrations to him, maybe thanks to Heather’s therapy.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
The request by one of the state’s largest providers of homeowners coverage comes as other major companies have paused and cut business in recent years due to frustrations with state law, concerns about inflation and growing wildfire risks.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
And while there have been some frustrations with Schumer from his caucus, no serious talks about moving on from him as leader have materialized.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
The same frustrations that haunted him at the end of last season have reappeared in ugly ways.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
There were hints that Bohm had carried his frustrations at the plate into the field.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Andy Stamper, a veterinarian at Disney consulted by state scientists about manatee health, vented frustrations to Deutsch.
—Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Graf’s presentation comes two weeks after transportation department employees shared their frustrations during the public comment portion of the district’s last school board meeting.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
Fisk and Vanessa seem better than usual after dealing with the nuisance of Luca, and Vanessa is actually communicating her lingering frustrations to him, maybe thanks to Heather’s therapy.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
The request by one of the state’s largest providers of homeowners coverage comes as other major companies have paused and cut business in recent years due to frustrations with state law, concerns about inflation and growing wildfire risks.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
And while there have been some frustrations with Schumer from his caucus, no serious talks about moving on from him as leader have materialized.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Frustrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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