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frustration

noun

an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

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Word length
11
Starts with
F
Ends with
N
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən

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noun

  1. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

noun

  1. a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

    “her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration”

noun

  1. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

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Example Sentences

her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration

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