frust
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tion
Plural
frustrations
1
the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired
- His frustration was evident when his computer crashed in the middle of his work.
- She let out a sigh of frustration after failing the test again.
- The constant traffic jams were a source of daily frustration for commuters.
- He felt a deep sense of frustration when his ideas were ignored at the meeting.
- The frustration of not being able to solve the puzzle made him give up.
Synonyms:
3
a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized