frustration

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: frustrations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “frustration” mean?

The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something.

Is “frustration” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.