Synonyms for

Frustrations

Verb / frʌˈstreɪʃʌnz / Another word for frustrations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Feelings of disappointment, annoyance, and discouragement that arise from obstacles or failures.

Synonyms & similar words

frustration foiling thwarting defeat disappointments irritations upsets annoyances bothers problems difficulties challenges hurdles obstacles setbacks roadblocks displeasures dissatisfactions discontents exasperations aggravations vexations irks pains

Synonyms by register

Formal

vexation disappointment annoyance disgruntlement

Informal

hassles bummers annoyances gripes

Literary

chagrin disquiet

Antonyms

satisfaction fulfillment joy pleasure contentment success accomplishment

Common collocations

  • mounting frustrations
  • growing frustrations
  • source of frustration
  • deal with frustrations
  • overcome frustrations
  • express frustrations
  • personal frustrations
  • career frustrations

Word family

noun frustration
verb frustrate
adjective frustrating
adverb frustratingly

Usage note

Frustrations refers to the state of being upset or annoyed because of inability to change or achieve something. It is often used in the plural to describe multiple instances of this feeling.

Example sentences

  1. The frustrations of trying to learn to ride a bike can be overwhelming.
  2. His constant misbehavior caused a lot of frustrations for his parents.
  3. The team's repeated losses led to a lot of frustrations among the fans.
  4. The teacher's unclear instructions caused a lot of frustrations for the students.
  5. The lack of progress in the project was a source of frustrations for the team.

Quotes

  • One of the greatest frustrations in life is not being able to do what you want to do when you want to do it.
  • Frustrations, big and small, are a part of everyone's life. How we deal with them makes all the difference.
  • Frustrations are like roadblocks on the highway of life. They slow us down but they don't have to stop us.

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