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Definition of frustration

frustration

/frʌˈstreɪʃən/
frus · tra · tion
Adverb:frustratingly
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Plural:frustrations
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Adjective:frustrated
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frustration Lexical Profile

frustration Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The feeling of being upset, annoyed, or dissatisfied, especially as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

Example

"She sighed in frustration when the computer crashed before she could save her document."

2

An event, circumstance, or obstacle that causes someone to feel annoyed, hindered, or dissatisfied.

Example

"Long commutes and unexpected delays are among the daily frustrations of urban life."

3

The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of a plan, effort, or desire.

Example

"The sudden cut in research funding led to the frustration of the team's long-term goals."

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• Rhymes for frustration

• Nearby Words

frustratedly
frustrating
frustratingly
frustration
frutex
fry
fryable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin frustratio ('deception, disappointment'), a noun of action from frustrare ('to deceive, disappoint, make vain'), from frustra ('in vain, in error').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frustration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frustration
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