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   Frus·tra·tion

   /frəˈstrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something: "I sometimes feel like screaming with frustration" Similar exasperationannoyanceangervexationirritationbitternessresentmentdisappointmentdiscouragementdisheartenmentdispiritednessdepressiondissatisfactiondiscontentmentdiscontentinformal:aggravationOpposite satisfaction
   • ▪ an event or circumstance that causes one to have a feeling of frustration: "the inherent frustrations of assembly line work"
   • ▪ the prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something: "the frustration of their wishes" Similar thwartingdefeatfoilingblockingstoppingcounteringspoilingcheckingbalkingcircumventionforestallingdashingscotchingquashingcrushingdisappointmentderailmentbafflingsnookeringobstructionhamperinghinderingstiflingcripplingfailurecollapsefounderinglack of successnonsuccessinformal:scupperingOpposite successpromotion

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin frustratio(n-), from frustrare ‘disappoint’ (see frustrate).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › frustrationFrustration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FRUSTRATION is the act of frustrating. How to use frustration in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › frustrationFRUSTRATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FRUSTRATION definition: 1. the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or…. Learn more.

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   Frustration definition: act of frustrating; state of being frustrated. See examples of FRUSTRATION used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › frustrationFRUSTRATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FRUSTRATION meaning: 1. the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › frustrationFrustration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Frustration is a feeling of annoyance that occurs when something doesn't go as you expect. There are few things more likely to cause frustration for an impatient driver than rush hour traffic. When you can't get what you want, or you're stuck in some way, you'll experience frustration.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › frustrationFRUSTRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. the condition of being frustrated. 2. something that frustrates. 3. psychology. a. the prevention or hindering of a potentially satisfying activity. b. the emotional reaction to such prevention that may involve aggression.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › frustrationFrustration - definition of frustration by The Free Dictionary

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   frustration. ( frʌˈstreɪʃən) n. 1. the condition of being frustrated. 2. something that frustrates. 3. (Psychology) psychol. a. the prevention or hindering of a potentially satisfying activity. b. the emotional reaction to such prevention that may involve aggression.