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frustration (n.)

"act of frustrating," 1550s, from Latin frustrationem (nominative frustratio) "a deception, a disappointment," noun of action from past-participle stem of frustrari (see frustrate). Earlier (mid-15c.) with a now-obsolete sense of "nullification."

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Definitions of frustration from WordNet

frustration (n.)
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals;
Synonyms: defeat
frustration (n.)
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts;
Synonyms: thwarting / foiling
frustration (n.)
a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized;
her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration
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