frustration
act of frustrating; state of being frustrated: the frustration of the president's efforts.
an instance of being frustrated: to experience a series of frustrations before completing a project.
something that frustrates, as an unresolved problem.
a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems.
Origin of frustration
1Other words from frustration
- non·frus·tra·tion, noun
- o·ver·frus·tra·tion, noun
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How to use frustration in a sentence
Whatever frustrations or disappointments he felt about politics never surfaced.
This will give you a taste of the frustrations Addison is facing.
Let’s Free Stacey Addison, The Oregon Woman Jailed at the Ends of the Earth | Christopher Dickey | October 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn September, the Foleys began to talk to the media about their frustrations with the Obama administration.
Foley Family to White House: You Saved Bergdahl. Why Not Our Son? | Eli Lake | October 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was a bachelor party in Arizona, where a group of friends were venting their frustrations while using Tinder.
Swipe Right For Sex: Mixxxer Is Tinder for the Porn Star Set | Aurora Snow | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPrior to the shooting, on Friday, he posted eight videos on YouTube detailing his anger, frustrations, and plans for retribution.
In spite of its terrific frustrations her life was a triumph all the same, as I now see it.
The Letters of William James, Vol. 1 | William JamesI pity it as I would any child which must suffer under such terrific frustrations and handicaps.
The Brain | Alexander BladeShe went through the same frustrations as he did, with different tools and in a different medium.
The Fourth R | George Oliver Smith"Clothing breeds such false modesty and so many foolish frustrations," Dirrul's host explained.
The Instant of Now | Irving E. Cox, Jr.The (p. 626) search also had its frustrations, for some materials seem permanently lost.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 | Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
British Dictionary definitions for frustration
/ (frʌˈstreɪʃən) /
the condition of being frustrated
something that frustrates
psychol
the prevention or hindering of a potentially satisfying activity
the emotional reaction to such prevention that may involve aggression
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