frustration | ||
1. | [ noun ] the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals | |
Synonyms: | defeat | |
Related terms: | disappointment thwart | |
2. | [ noun ] an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts | |
Synonyms: | thwarting foiling frustrating | |
Related terms: | hindrance thwart | |
3. | [ noun ] a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized | |
Examples: | "her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration" |
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Related terms: | annoyance thwart | |
Similar spelling: |
frustrating frustrative frustrate frustrated freestone freestanding |