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frustration

frust·ra·tion

US/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

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2.

an act of hindering someone''s plans or efforts

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3.

a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

  • “her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration”

Origin

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

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