frustration

frustración

Enfado o malestar que se siente al no poder hacer o conseguir lo que se desea.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: frustration with someone/something (She expressed her frustration with the slow service.); frustration at something (His frustration at the delay was clear.)

Sinónimos: annoyance, exasperation

Antónimos: satisfaction

Expresiones frecuentes: in frustration, frustration with something, frustration at something

frustración, contrariedad

Problema o situación que irrita porque impide conseguir algo que se desea.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: annoyance, irritation

Expresiones frecuentes: daily frustration, minor frustration, frustration of something