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frustration

[ fruh-strey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. act of frustrating; state of being frustrated: frustrated:

    the frustration of the president's efforts.

  2. an instance of being frustrated: frustrated:

    to experience a series of frustrations before completing a project.

  3. something that frustrates, as an unresolved problem.
  4. a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems.


frustration

/ ڰʌˈٰɪʃə /

noun

  1. the condition of being frustrated
  2. something that frustrates
  3. psychol
    1. the prevention or hindering of a potentially satisfying activity
    2. the emotional reaction to such prevention that may involve aggression
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDzЭܲ·ٰtDz noun
  • v·ڰܲ·ٰtDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of frustration1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English frustracioun, from Latin ڰٰܲپō-, stem of ڰٰܲپō “deception, disappointment”; equivalent to frustrate + -ion
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“It was surprise upon surprise upon surprise, and then it turned into frustration and, eventually, anger,” his father, Nan Zhong, told The Times in a recent interview.

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Johnson believes has its place but understands fan frustrations.

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Ms Murray told BBC Radio Manchester, "I need to be more visible. Somehow the government has not taken notice enough and that's why I'm doing the walk, out of desperation and a bit of frustration".

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The latest US Trade Representative report underscores Washington's frustration with India's trade policies.

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Hayes’ frustration with the officials has been an issue as his minutes have increased, and he acknowledged he’s trying to find more empathy during emotional moments of the game.

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