Definition and meaning of English word "frustration"
frustration
/frʌˈstreɪʃən/
Meaning
NounThe feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something.
How to use
The term 'frustration' is commonly used in everyday English to describe a feeling of dissatisfaction or irritation when one is unable to achieve a goal or overcome an obstacle. It is often used in informal contexts, such as 'I'm feeling frustration with this puzzle.' A learner should note that 'frustration' can be both countable and uncountable, e.g., 'The frustration of not being able to find a job was overwhelming' (uncountable) versus 'The new employee experienced several frustrations during his first week' (countable).
🇬🇧 English
frustration
Example
It is important to keep the frustration in a safe place.
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Common phrases
- feel frustration— feel frustration
- express frustration— express frustration
- manage frustration— manage frustration
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Frequency rank: #1396 in English
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The English word "frustration" means "frustration" in English.
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