frustration

American  

[fruh-strey-shuhn] / frʌˈstreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. act of frustrating; state of being frustrated: frustrated.

   the frustration of the president's efforts.

2. an instance of being frustrated: frustrated.

   to experience a series of frustrations before completing a project.

3. something that frustrates, as an unresolved problem.

4. a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems.

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frustration British  

/ frʌˈstreɪʃən /

noun

1. the condition of being frustrated

2. something that frustrates

3. psychol

   1. the prevention or hindering of a potentially satisfying activity

   2. the emotional reaction to such prevention that may involve aggression

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Other Word Forms

• nonfrustration noun
• overfrustration noun

Etymology

Origin of frustration

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English frustracioun, from Latin frustrātiōn-, stem of frustrātiō “deception, disappointment”; equivalent to frustrate + -ion

Example Sentences

Tottenham fans have expressed their frustration towards manager Thomas Frank and the players in recent weeks following a poor run of results.

From BBC

Very different communities, the Palisades and Altadena share similar frustrations — with insurance companies, government agencies and disaster scammers.

From Los Angeles Times

It was another damaging result in a season that has brought plenty of frustration for the Spurs faithful, with their club now 14th in the Premier League after only two wins in 12 matches.

From BBC

But there is frustration among constituents who claim they do not have a fully functioning MP.

From BBC

This feeling that their club has lost independence in managing their own affairs has fuelled frustrations in fans around the world.

From Barron's

Related Words

• annoyance
• dissatisfaction
• failure
• grievance
• irritation
• resentment