Definition of Frustration

1. Noun. The feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals.

Exact synonyms: Defeat
Generic synonyms: Disappointment, Letdown
Derivative terms: Defeatist, Frustrate

2. Noun. An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.
Exact synonyms: Foiling, Thwarting
Generic synonyms: Hinderance, Hindrance, Interference
Derivative terms: Foil, Frustrate, Thwart

3. Noun. A feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized. "Her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration"
Generic synonyms: Annoyance, Chafe, Vexation
Derivative terms: Frustrate, Frustrate

Definition of Frustration

1. n. The act of frustrating; disappointment; defeat; as, the frustration of one's designs

Definition of Frustration

1. Noun. The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated ¹

2. Noun. A thing that frustrates ¹

3. Noun. The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered ¹

4. Noun. Anger not directed at anything or anyone in particular ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Frustration

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Frustration

1. The motivational and/or affective state resulting from being blocked, thwarted, disappointed or defeated. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Frustration

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frustration (current term)
frustration-aggression hypothesis
frustration tolerance
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