frustration

frus-tra-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The feeling of being upset or annoyed because of inability to change or achieve something.

  2. 2.

    An event or circumstance that causes such a feeling.

  3. 3.

    The prevention of something from succeeding or being fulfilled.

Forms

plural: frustrations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    vent one's frustration — to express anger or annoyance openly
  • •
    out of frustration — as a result of feeling frustrated
  • •
    sexual frustration — dissatisfaction due to unfulfilled sexual desires

Related words

Antonyms: contentment, fulfillment, satisfaction
See also: annoyance, disappointment, frustrate, frustrated
Synonyms: aggravation, annoyance, disappointment, exasperation

Etymology

From Latin frustratio ("a deception, disappointment"), from frustrare ("to deceive, disappoint"), from frustra ("in vain"). Entered English in the mid-16th century.