frustration
noun
Origin of frustration
Related Words for frustration
annoyance, grievance, resentment, failure, irritation, dissatisfaction, blow, chagrin, disgruntlement, defeat, setback, contravention, letdown, obstruction, drag, circumvention, fizzle, bummer, hindrance, impedimentExamples from the Web for frustration
Contemporary Examples of frustration
That man was Xavier Cortada, a gay man who wrote of his frustration that he and his partner of eight years were unable to marry.
After some animated debate at the conference, Lelaie declared, with some frustration, “If you push on the stick, you will fly.”
He also posted the results of the interactions that usually ended in frustration, but on rare successes, began with “DATE!”
Cook walked more slowly than most, stopping to engage with passersby who expressed their own frustration and support.
Adding to the frustration is that it's rare that the police will be charged with a crime when they kill unarmed people.
Historical Examples of frustration
His grandfather had often discussed this frustration in human life.
The Pirates of ErsatzMurray Leinster
He felt, of course, the mockery of this frustration of his powers.
Waiting for DaylightHenry Major Tomlinson
There was no frustration, no uncertainty in Gunderson's mind.
Eight Keys to EdenMark Irvin Clifton
How was it they were always compensating for their frustration?
Next Door, Next WorldRobert Donald Locke
The frustration and the exposure of that plot has increased our reputation an hundredfold.
The LoyalistJames Francis Barrett