• Frustration

    Pronunciation

    • US IPA: /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/
    • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

    Origin

    From Latin frustratio ("disappointment"), related to frustrā ("in vain").

    Full definition of frustration

    Noun

    frustration

    (plural frustrations)
    1. The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated
    2. A thing that frustrates
    3. The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered
    4. Anger not directed at anything or anyone in particular
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