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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
Synonyms:
foiling; frustration; thwarting
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("frustration" is a kind of...):
hinderance; hindrance; interference (the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding)
Derivation:
frustrate (hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
Example:
her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("frustration" is a kind of...):
annoyance; chafe; vexation (anger produced by some annoying irritation)
Derivation:
frustrate (treat cruelly)
frustrate (hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of)
Sense 3
Meaning:
The feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
Synonyms:
defeat; frustration
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("frustration" is a kind of...):
disappointment; letdown (a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized)
Derivation:
frustrate (hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of)
