frustration

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
  2. noun an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
  3. noun a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

Etymology

From Latin frūstrātiō (“disappointment”), related to frūstrā (“in vain”). By surface analysis, frustrate + -ion.

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Synonyms

defeat

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