frustration
nounDivide frustration into syllables:
frus · tra · tion
How to pronounce frustration:
Definition of frustration:
- frustration (noun):
- the act of frustrating
- the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals.
Synonyms for frustration:
aggravation
annoyance
anxiety
bother
bugbear
defeat
disappointment
discomfort
dissatisfaction
exasperation
foiling
grievance
hair shirt
hassle
headache
inconvenience
insult
irk
irritant
irritation
letdown
menace
nuisance
peeve
pest
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Antonyms for frustration:
advantage
advantageousness
aid
allowance
approval
ascent
assistance
assurance
attainment
attraction
balm
benefit
blessing
boon
boost
building
calm
calming
calmness
cheer
cheerfulness
clearance
comfort
composure
confidence
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