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Definition frustration in British English

frustration noun

noun
/frʌˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an annoyed or impatient feeling that you get when you are prevented from doing what you want

Example

He expressed his frustration at not being able to talk openly.

Example

My friend shouted in frustration, 'Hurry up!'

Example

There is a growing sense of frustration among hospital staff.

Synonyms and related words
asperity anger annoyance
1.1

an unhappy feeling because of a lack of sex

Example

her jealousy and sexual frustration

Synonyms and related words
on the pull arouse desire
2

the act of preventing something or someone from being successful

Example

Their objective was the frustration of the peace agreement.

Synonyms and related words
prevention frustration interruption
2.1

the act of making a contract impossible to fulfil

Definition frustration in British English