Frustration
Pronunciation
- US IPA: /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Origin
From Latin frustratio ("disappointment"), related to frustrÄ ("in vain").
Full definition of frustration
Noun
frustration
(plural frustrations)- The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated
- A thing that frustrates
- The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered
- Anger not directed at anything or anyone in particular