frustration

frus·tra·tion

noun \(ˌ)frəs-ˈtrā-shən\

Definition of FRUSTRATION

1

: the act of frustrating

2

a : the state or an instance of being frustrated b : a deep chronic sense or state of insecurity and dissatisfaction arising from unresolved problems or unfulfilled needs

3

: something that frustrates

Examples of FRUSTRATION

1. He shook his head in frustration.
2. These bureaucratic delays have been causing us a lot of frustration.
3. These delays have proven to be a major frustration.
4. We've been experiencing a lot of frustrations.
5. He was angry about the frustration of his plans.

First Known Use of FRUSTRATION

circa 1555

Related to FRUSTRATION

Synonyms: aggravation, aggro [British], bother, botheration, bugbear, exasperation, annoyance, hair shirt, hassle, headache, inconvenience, irk, irritant, nuisance, peeve, pest, rub, ruffle, thorn, trial, vexation

Antonyms: content, contentedness, contentment, gratification, satisfaction

Related Words: discomfort, fleabite, pinprick; affront, insult, offense (or offence); upset, worry; affliction, albatross, burden, cross, curse, menace, millstone, plague, sore; anxiety, plight, predicament, tribulation, trouble; hang-up, pet peeve, problem; annoyer, disturber, harasser, mischief, offender; pandora's box

Near Antonyms: delight, joy, pleasure

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Rhymes with FRUSTRATION

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