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   frustration

   /frʌˈstreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something: "tears of frustration rolled down her cheeks" Similar exasperationannoyanceangervexationirritationbitternessresentmentdisappointmentdiscouragementdisheartenmentdispiritednessdepressiondissatisfactiondiscontentmentdiscontentinformal:aggravationOpposite satisfaction
   • ▪ an event or circumstance that causes one to feel frustrated: "the inherent frustrations of assembly line work"
   • 2. the prevention of the progress, success, or fulfilment of something: "the frustration of their wishes" Similar thwartingdefeatfoilingblockingstoppingcounteringspoilingcheckingbalkingcircumventionforestallingdashingscotchingquashingcrushingdisappointmentderailmentbafflingsnookeringobstructionhamperinghinderingstiflingcripplingfailurecollapsefounderinglack of successnon-successinformal:scupperingOpposite successpromotion

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

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRUSTRATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this: frustration at I could sense his frustration at not being able to help. This job has more than its fair share of frustrations. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

3. 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRUSTRATION | 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.

5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › frustrationFRUSTRATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the feeling of being annoyed because things are not happening in the way that you want, or in the way that they should: I could sense his frustration at not being able to help. (Definition of frustration from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRUSTRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'frustration' Word Frequency. frustration in British English. (frʌˈstreɪʃən ) noun. 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.