Synonyms for Frustration
frʌˈstreɪ ʃənfrus·tra·tion

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1. frustration

   Synonyms:
   defeat, destruction, disappointment, disaster, failure, miscarriage, overthrow, retreat, rout

   Antonyms:
   achievement, advantage, conquest, mastery, success, supremacy, triumph, victory

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1. frustration

   Antonyms:
   persistent, perennial, perpetual, permanent

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1. frustration, defeatnoun

   the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

   Synonyms:
   frustration, thwarting, licking, defeat, foiling

2. frustration, thwarting, foilingnoun

   an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

   Synonyms:
   frustration, thwarting, defeat, foiling

3. frustrationnoun

   a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

   "her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration"

   Synonyms:
   thwarting, defeat, foiling

Matched Categories

1. • Annoyance
   • Disappointment
   • Hindrance

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1. frustrationnoun

   Synonyms:
   disappointment, defeat

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1. frustrationnoun

   Synonyms:
   defeat, disappointment, balking, foiling, nullification

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1. List of paraphrases for "frustration":

   disappointment, dissatisfaction, aborting, discontent, foiled, setback, depression, aborted

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1. Ian Rintoul:

   The level of frustration on Manus Island is as high as it has ever been, the court action, while a glimmer of hope, is frustrating them as there has been no action despite detention being found to be unlawful.

2. Brandon A. Trean:

   Perception without awareness is the culprit that leads to confusion.Awareness without action is the culprit that leads to stagnation.Action without commitment is the culprit that leads to frustration.

3. Glenn Levine:

   Stress, depression, frustration, anger and a negative outlook on life not only make us unhappy people but negatively impact our health and longevity.

4. Getty Images:

   We have [our own] traditions, we have songs…we have stories that are passed onto generations of all the people that have fought for our independent country, i know I have that frustration also when I moved to Hollywood, as an actress…I'm very proud to be Ukrainian and I would walk into a casting room, and they're like, 'Oh, we're looking for a Russian.' And they think it's the same thing. And I'm like, 'Wait a second. No, it's a completely different language.' Ukraine has completely different traditions and a completely different way of life.

5. Indianapolis Colts:

   And I appreciated it. He was honest. At that point, it was kinda wrapping your head around that. There’s disappointment and frustration for sure that sets in at that point.