FRUSTRATION | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Frustration

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 16th century: from Latin frustratio(n-), from frustrare ‘disappoint’ (see frustrate)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: frʌˈstreɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something

Short Definition:

feeling of being upset or annoyed as result of being unable to change or achieve something

Examples:
  • tears of frustration rolled down her cheeks
Definition:

the prevention of the progress, success, or fulfilment of something

Short Definition:

prevention of progress, success, or fulfilment of something

Examples:
  • the frustration of their wishes

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