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

But wildfires remain a particular pain point for California.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was a pain point,” said Aldridge, 48.

From Los Angeles Times

Let’s transcend the digital realm for a moment and consider the crux of this pain point, which reveals a conundrum that reaches far beyond our phones.

From Los Angeles Times

The issue became an unexpected pain point in Skydance’s pursuit of FCC approval to take over the CBS licenses.

From Los Angeles Times

This type of negotiation can be effective during a classic friendship pain point when, formerly in sync, friends find their personal and professional paths diverging, leading to feelings of neglect.

From Salon