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Frustration

Fruh-STRAY-shuhn

/frʌˈstreɪʃʌn/

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frustration

Dictionary meaning

An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.

Examples

  • Their constant complaints were the main source of our frustration.

Synonyms: foiling, thwarting

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