pain point

[peyn point]

noun

1. a problem, frustration, or troublesome issue, especially one experienced by consumers, customers, or employees.

   Getting stuck in a slow checkout line is a major pain point for grocery shoppers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pain point¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

And with low-income food aid now secure until October, one particularly sensitive pain point for Democrats has been taken off the table.

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AFHA-backed mortgages, for instance, require an appraisal and an inspection, which can be a pain point for sellers, but it’s required by the U.S. government since it is ultimately backing the loan.

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Rising coffee prices are an acute pain point for consumers and small shop owners.

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Long also doesn’t think that stalling home prices are a big pain point for homeowners.

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Long also doesn’t think that stalling home prices are a big pain point for homeowners.

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