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.