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Frustration
Sounds like
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Simple meaning
What does Frustration mean?
An upset feeling when blocked or delayed.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of being upset or blocked because something is difficult or not going as planned.
Example sentences
Frustration in a sentence
easy
He felt frustration when the puzzle would not open.
medium
Traffic caused frustration for the drivers.
hard
Frustration can grow when effort does not lead to progress.
Synonyms
Words like Frustration
annoyanceA feeling of irritation.
frustrateRelated word that supports the meaning of frustration.
Antonyms
Opposite words
satisfactionA pleased feeling when things go well.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to frustration, depending on context.
Word family
Frustration word family
Base word
frustration
noun
frustrations
More than one frustration.
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Quick practice
Try Frustration
Practice 1
What does frustration mean?
Frustration means an upset feeling when blocked or delayed.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to frustration?
Annoyance is close in meaning to frustration in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of frustration?
Satisfaction contrasts with frustration.
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