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frustration

 

[ frʌˈstreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

Synonyms

anger, annoyance, irritation

Examples of usage

  • I could sense the frustration in her voice.
  • He slammed the door in frustration.
  • She couldn't contain her frustration any longer.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A common emotional response to opposition, related to anger, annoyance, and disappointment.

Synonyms

aggravation, disappointment, exasperation

Examples of usage

  • The students expressed their frustration with the new policy.
  • He felt a deep sense of frustration after failing the exam.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

The feeling experienced by a player or team when they are not performing as well as expected or desired.

Synonyms

discontent, displeasure, dissatisfaction

Examples of usage

  • The team's frustration was evident after losing the championship game.
  • She struggled to hide her frustration with her own performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "frustration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frustração

🇮🇳 हताशा

🇩🇪 Frustration

🇮🇩 frustrasi

🇺🇦 фрустрація

🇵🇱 frustracja

🇯🇵 フラストレーション (furasutorēshon)

🇫🇷 frustration

🇪🇸 frustración

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığı

🇰🇷 좌절 (jwa-jeol)

🇸🇦 إحباط (iḥbāṭ)

🇨🇿 frustrace

🇸🇰 frustrácia

🇨🇳 挫折 (cuòzhé)

🇸🇮 frustracija

🇮🇸 vonbrigði

🇰🇿 түңілу

🇬🇪 ფრუსტრაცია

🇦🇿 məyusluq

🇲🇽 frustración

Etymology

The word 'frustration' originated from the Latin word 'frustratio', which means 'disappointment'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass feelings of annoyance, anger, and disappointment in various contexts. The concept of frustration has been studied in psychology to understand how individuals respond to obstacles or challenges in achieving their goals.

See also: frustrated, frustrating, frustratingly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,027 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.