frustration
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin frustratio (“disappointment”), related to frustrā (“in vain”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun [edit]
frustration (plural frustrations)
- The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated
- A thing that frustrates
- The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered
- Anger not directed at anything or anyone in particular
Translations [edit]
act of frustrating
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thing that frustrates
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feeling of annoyance
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French [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin frustratio.
Noun [edit]
frustration f (plural frustrations)
