frustration
word
/fɹəˈstɹeɪʃən/
fruh-STRAY-shuhn
/fɹʌstɹˈeɪʃən/
fruh-STRAY-shuhn
Definition
A feeling of anger or annoyance because you cannot do something you want, or because things are not going the way you hoped.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with words like 'express', 'feel', or 'cause'. Refers to internal emotional response, not external problems. Related to but less intense than 'anger' or 'rage'.
Spanish: frustraciónPortuguese (BR): frustraçãoPortuguese (PT): frustraçãoChinese (Simplified): 沮丧 - 挫败感Chinese (Traditional): 沮喪 - 挫敗感Hindi: हताशाArabic: إحباطBengali: হতাশাRussian: фрустрация - раздражение (от невозможности)Japanese: フラストレーション - 欲求不満Vietnamese: sự thất vọng - sự bực bộiKorean: 좌절 - 불만Turkish: hayal kırıklığı - sıkıntıUrdu: مایوسی - جھنجھلاہٹIndonesian: frustrasi - rasa kesal
Example Sentences
He felt a lot of frustration when the bus was late.
basic
Learning a new language can bring some frustration.
basic
She tried to hide her frustration during the meeting.
basic
After hours of waiting, their frustration finally showed.
natural
You could hear the frustration in her voice.
natural
Dealing with constant changes at work is a source of frustration for many people.
natural