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frustrationthe feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something

Pronunciation (IPA): /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 무언가를 바꾸거나 달성할 수 없어서 화나고 짜증나는 감정

Korean pronunciation: 프러**스트**레이션

Example Sentences

  • His frustration reached its peak when his phone died right before an important call.
  • The cat's frustration was obvious when it couldn't catch the red laser dot.
  • Students often experience frustration when learning a new language.

frustration

NOUN

//frʌˈstreɪʃən//

the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something

frustration concept
💡 Concept

He slams the keyboard in frustration after losing the game again.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/frʌˈstreɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/frʌˈstreɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootfrustrat
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'frustrari' meaning 'to deceive, disappoint, or make vain,' which may derive from 'frustra' meaning 'in vain' or 'uselessly.' The word entered English through Old French.

🎵Rhyme

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nation
station
creation
vacation

🔗Collocations

express frustration
mounting frustration
frustration level
vent one's frustration
deep frustration
cause frustration
overcome frustration

📝Examples

His frustration reached its peak when his phone died right before an important call.

😄 Fun example

The cat's frustration was obvious when it couldn't catch the red laser dot.

Students often experience frustration when learning a new language.

😄 Fun example

My frustration with assembly instructions led me to build a bookshelf that looks suspiciously like modern art.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

annoyanceirritationexasperationdisappointmentvexation

Antonyms

satisfactioncontentmentfulfillment

Related

frustratefrustratedfrustratingangerstress

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