frustration (frʌˈstreɪʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the condition of being frustrated
- something that frustrates
- psychology
- the prevention or hindering of a potentially satisfying activity
- the emotional reaction to such prevention that may involve aggression
Synonyms
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annoyance,
disappointment,
resentment,
irritation,
grievance,
dissatisfaction,
exasperation,
vexation,
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obstruction,
blocking,
curbing,
foiling,
failure,
spoiling,
thwarting,
contravention,
circumvention,
nonfulfilment,
nonsuccess
Usage examples
Brak followed her and the Karien party as they descended the stairs, wanting to scream with frustration.
, TREASON KEEP (2001)Lindley remembers Robin Day saying, in a moment of frustration ,'I shouldn't be interviewing anyone of less than cabinet status '.
Spiked (2002)Then they pass them on from grade to grade until they drop out in frustration.
Globe and Mail (2003)Last weekend, Houllier's decision to leave Barmby out of the Merseyside derby prompted talk of the winger's mounting frustration.
Glasgow Herald (2001)You're likely to have the further frustration of being locked into the retailer's idea of the typical `meal occasion '.
, SHOPPED: The Shocking Power of British Supermarkets (2004)