frustration

noun
UK: /frʌˈstreɪʃən/
US: /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

  1. The feeling of being annoyed or upset because you cannot achieve something you are trying to do.

    1. I felt frustration because I couldn't fix the toy.
    2. The employee expressed his frustration with the new company policy that restricted overtime.

  2. Something that causes you to feel annoyed or impatient.

    1. Traffic jams are a daily frustration for many commuters.
    2. One major frustration is the lack of funding for scientific research projects.

Synonyms

annoyance irritation disappointment exasperation
frustration transitive-verb

  1. To cause someone to feel annoyed or upset.

    1. His constant questions frustrate me.
    2. Bureaucratic delays often frustrate small business owners trying to expand.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frustration" in English means: The feeling of being annoyed or upset because you cannot achieve something you are trying to do., Something that causes you to feel annoyed or impatient..

The phonetic transcription of "frustration" is /frʌˈstreɪʃən/ in British English and /frʌˈstreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frustration": annoyance, irritation, disappointment, exasperation.

Example usage of "frustration": "I felt frustration because I couldn't fix the toy.". More examples on the page.