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frustration

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

Forms: frustrations

frustration means: An annoyed or unhappy feeling when you cannot do or get what you want.

noun

BLOCKED AND ANNOYEDB2

An annoyed or unhappy feeling when you cannot do or get what you want.

  • He shouted in frustration.
  • She felt growing frustration with the lack of progress.
  • To my frustration, the door would not open.

How to use it: frustration with someone/something (She expressed her frustration with the slow service.); frustration at something (His frustration at the delay was clear.)

Similar words: annoyance, exasperation

Opposites: satisfaction

Common phrases: in frustration, frustration with something, frustration at something

ANNOYING PROBLEMC1

A problem or situation that makes you annoyed because it prevents something you want.

  • Long queues are a daily frustration.
  • She described the frustrations of looking for work.
  • Poor internet access is one of our biggest frustrations.

Similar words: annoyance, irritation

Common phrases: daily frustration, minor frustration, frustration of something

Questions about frustration

What does frustration mean?

An annoyed or unhappy feeling when you cannot do or get what you want.

What is frustration in other languages?

Türkçe: hayal kırıklığı · Español: frustración · Français: frustration · Deutsch: Frustration · Italiano: frustrazione · 日本語: いらだち

How do you pronounce frustration?

It is pronounced /frʌˈstreɪʃən/.

How do you use frustration in a sentence?

He shouted in frustration. She felt growing frustration with the lack of progress.

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