Frustration and Joy

Frustration

Frustration noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: bad spelling is a constant frustration to language-arts teachers

Joy is an antonym for frustration.

Nearby Words: frustrate, frustrated, frustrating

Joy

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

Frustration is an antonym for joy.

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

How words are described

pure pure frustration pure joy
utter utter frustration utter joy
initial initial frustration initial joy
endless endless frustration endless joy
Other adjectives: true, genuine, sheer, deep, obvious, simple, collective, extreme, great, beautiful, inner, general, mere, eternal, immense, tremendous.

Both words in one sentence

  • This fashion show will be much more emotionally fraught, as the pressure to find "The One" mounts, and expect the scene to end with the bride (and possibly friends, and possibly the shop attendant) dissolving into tears — whether of joy or frustration is another story.
  • Cue joy from driving enthusiasts, frustration from the majority of '90s kids, and the making of future generation of racers.
    Source: Driving Test
  • Manga / Sekainohate De Aimashou Ryouma either cries at the drop of a hat or is Trying Not to Cry, but they're usually tears of anger, frustration, fear or joy, shading into Berserker Tears when she's angry.
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