HyperDic: frustration

English > 3 senses of the word frustration:
NOUNfeelingfrustration, defeatthe feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
actfrustration, thwarting, foilingan act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
feelingfrustrationa feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
frustration > pronunciation
Soundsfrahstrey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > frustration: 3 senses > noun 1, feeling
MeaningThe feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals.
Synonymdefeat
Broaderdisappointment, letdownA feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
Spanishderrota, fracaso, frustración
Catalanderrota, fracàs, frustració
Verbsfrustratehinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
English > frustration: 3 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningAn act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.
Synonymsthwarting, foiling
Broaderhindrance, hinderance, interferenceThe act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
Spanishdesbaratamiento, frustración, impedimento
Catalanfrustació, impediment, obstacle
Verbsfrustratehinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
English > frustration: 3 senses > noun 3, feeling
MeaningA feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized.
Example"her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration"
Broaderannoyance, chafe, vexationanger produced by some annoying irritation
Spanishfrustración
Catalanfrustració
Verbsfrustratetreat cruelly
frustratehinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

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